Penn Radiology’s Neuro, Head and Neck Imaging
An expert faculty from Penn Radiology and other nationally renowned academic institutions present a multi-modality approach for the assessment and treatment of diseases of the head and neck, brain, spine, and blood vessels from the aortic arch through the Circle of Willis.
Topics: Use of nuclear imaging, MR, CT and ultrasound to treat diseases of head, neck, brain, spine and blood vessels, cutting edge technology, dose reduction, dual energy and patients with implantable devices.
Session 1: Brain Diagnosis and Imaging Tips: Opening Round
| CNS Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques Demystified | Suyash Mohan, MD |
| An Algorithm for Evaluating Brain Tumors | Elias R. Melhem, MD |
| Approach to Bilateral Basal Ganglia Lesions | Suyash Mohan, MD |
| Radiopharmaceuticals and Instrumentation for Nuclear Imaging | Daniel A. Pryma, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Session 2: Head and Neck: Anatomy and Pathology
| Neoplasms of the Larynx | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Work-up of Thyroid Nodules & Nodules That Are Cancer | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Imaging and Therapy of Benign Thyroid Diseases | Daniel A. Pyrma, MD |
| Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Patterns of Tumor Spread | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Role of Imaging in Pituitary and Suprasellar Pathologies | Elias R. Melhem, MD |
| Evaluation of Hyperparathyroidism: State-of-the-Art | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
Session 3: CNS Cognitive Disorders and Chemicals
| Imaging Seizures | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
| MR Imaging of Neuro-cognitive Disorders – Dementia | Elias R. Melhem, MD |
| PET/CT and SPECT in Neurodegenerative Diseases | Daniel A. Pyrma, MD |
| Your Brain on Drugs – CSN Effects of Chemicals | Suyash Mohan, MD |
| DTI & Tractography: Principles and Applications | Elias R. Melhem, MD |
Session 4: Head and Neck: Digging Deeper
| Sinonasal Neoplasia: What the Radiologist Needs to Know | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Deep Space Infections of the Neck | Suyash Mohan, MD |
| Poptosis: Imaging Patterns of Orbital Pathology | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Pitfalls in FDG PET in the Chest, Abdomen & Pelvis | Daniel A. Pyrma, MD |
| An Approach to Evaluating Bithalamic Lesions | Suyash Mohan, MD |
Session 5: Cranium, Spine and PET
| Intracranial Infections | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
| PET/CT and MRI: Pitfalls and Pearls | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Spine: Intramedullary Lesions | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
Session 6: Spine Infections and Pathology
| Infection/Inflammation of the Spine and Cord | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
| Is the Latest CT Technology Help or Hype? | Harold I. Litt, MD |
| Case-based Review of Spine Pathology | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Cardiac Sources of Ischemia And Infection in the Brain And Spinal Cord | Harold I. Litt, MD |
Session 7: Imaging Gently
| MRA and CTA Applications in the Head and Neck | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
| Radiation Reduction in Your Practice | Harold I. Litt, MD |
| Stroke Imaging | Ronald L. Wolf, MD |
| Dual Energy CT and Its Applications | Harold I. Litt, MD |
| MRI in Patients with Pacemakers and Devices | Harold I. Litt, MD |
Session 8: New Frontiers
| Transoral Robotic Surgery: The Cutting Edge | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Case-based Workshop: Pathology of the Arch and Great Vessels: | Harold I. Litt, MD |
| Case-based Workshop: Bread and Butter of Neuroradiology | Laurie A. Loevner, MD |
| Panel Discussion |
Release Date: 5/15/13
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