The purpose of this CME activity is to review fundamentals of head & neck, brain and spine imaging, as well as some advanced topics of increasing importance in clinical practice. The head & neck section focuses on anatomy, inflammation and neoplasia of the suprahyoid and infrahyoid neck and aerodigestive tract, and will additionally cover topics in orbital and skull base imaging. Brain lectures include tumors, white matter disease, and both traumatic and non-traumatic emergencies, while spine lectures cover degenerative, neoplastic and traumatic pathology. Each lecture highlights imaging techniques, normal anatomy and common pathology with an emphasis on how the imaging findings directly affect patient management. Frequently missed diagnoses and strategies for error avoidance is also discussed. Case based review sessions enforce didactic material.

Target Audience

This CME activity is designed for general radiologists who wish to gain a better understanding of head & neck, brain and spine imaging, as well as neuroradiologists desiring a comprehensive review of currently relevant imaging topics in the head & neck. Otolaryngologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and other physicians who care for patients with head & neck and neurologic disorders should also find this program beneficial.

Educational Objectives

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:

– Identify normal anatomy and common pathology of the suprahyoid and infrahyoid neck.Appreciate the relevant findings in both pre- and post-operative imaging of upper aerodigestive tract malignancies.

– Recognize types and imaging characteristics of infectious and neoplastic processes of the brain and spine.Describe both traumatic and non-traumatic emergencies of the brain, spine and head & neck.

– Integrate current stroke imaging protocols and discuss evolving techniques utilized prior to treatment.

– Utilize appropriate nomenclature for spine degenerative disease and appropriate technique for image-guided lumbar puncture.

Program : 

Suprahyoid Neck

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Infrahyoid Neck

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Staging, Imaging, and HPV Update

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Larynx and Hypopharynx

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Perineural Tumor Spread

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Salivary Gland Pathology: Case-Based Review

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Cervical Lymph Nodes and H&N Lymphoma

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

Post Treatment H&N Imaging: Case-Based Review

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Spine Infection

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Brain Infection

James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Imaging Evaluation of Vertebral Compression Fractures

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Temporal Bone Anatomy

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Suprahyoid Neck

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Infrahyoid Neck

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

Oropharyngeal Carcinoma: Staging, Imaging, and HPV Update

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Larynx and Hypopharynx

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Perineural Tumor Spread

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Salivary Gland Pathology: Case-Based Review

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Cervical Lymph Nodes and H&N Lymphoma

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

Post Treatment H&N Imaging: Case-Based Review

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Spine Infection

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Brain Infection

James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Imaging Evaluation of Vertebral Compression Fractures

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Temporal Bone Anatomy

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Temporal Bone Pathology: Case-Based Review

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Sinonasal Imaging: Tumors and Inflammation

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Diffuse Glial Tumors

James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Spinal Pathology: Case-Based Review

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Posterior Skull Base

Richard H. Wiggins, III, M.D., CIIP, FSIIM

Making Sense of White Matter Disease

James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Degenerative Spine Disease: Review of Nomenclature

A. Orlando Ortiz, M.D., MBA, FACR

Extra-Axial and Non-Glial Tumors

James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D.

Avoiding Misdiagnosis in H&N Cancer Imaging

Lawrence E. Ginsberg, M.D.

Sella and Parasellar Lesions: Case-Based Review

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

Patterns of Orbital Disease

Deborah R. Shatzkes, M.D.

Stroke Update 2022

C. Douglas Phillips, M.D., FACR

CME Release Date 9/15/2022

CME Expiration Date 9/14/2025