ESHNR Webinars

Tuesday, January 27, 18:00 CET
Imaging Approach to Dysphonia
Speaker: Alok Bhatt, Rochester/US | Moderator: Salman Qureshi, Abu Dhabi/AE

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover anatomy of the pertinent structures of phonation and changes seen in vocal cord dysfunction, review the course of the recurrent laryngeal nerves, and various lesions that can cause dysphonia. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Identifying the course of the vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves
– Developing a systematic approach to the imaging evaluation in a patient with dysphonia

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Describe the path of the bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerves
– Identify key anatomic areas to evaluate in a patient with vocal cord dysfunction
– Discuss the radiologic appearance of various lesions that can occur along the course of the vagus nerve

Tuesday, February 10, 18:00 CET
The new role of iENE in staging of head and neck cancers
Speakers: Barton Branstetter, Wexford/US; Roberto Maroldi, Brescia/IT; Eugene Yu, Toronto/CA | Moderator: Darka Hadnadjev Simonji, Novi Sad/RS

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover the expanded role of imaging-detected extranodal extension in the latest versions of the AJCC and UICC staging manuals. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding the contribution of imaging to staging of head and neck cancers
– Identifying and grading imaging-detected extranodal extension

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Identify and grade imaging-detected extranodal extension of head and neck cancers on CT, MRI, and ultrasound of the neck
– Understand the impact of iENE on staging of head and neck cancers in AJCC / UICC Version 9

Tuesday, March 24, 18:00 CET
H&N Tumor Board: How to optimize Radiologist participation
Speaker: David Zander, Aurora/US | Moderator: Jussi Hirvonen, Turku/FI

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover H&N tumor board. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Preparing for and actively participating in H&N tumor board and similar multidisciplinary clinical conferences
– Understanding how imaging influences staging, key treatment decisions, and surveillance management in H&N cancer in the context of working clinical conferences

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Increase confidence when presenting at H&N tumor boards
– Effectively communicate key imaging findings in a manner which elevates patient care
– Add value to the H&N tumor board as an active member

Tuesday, April 28, 18:00 CEST
Advanced Imaging of inner ear malformation
Speaker: Felice D’Arco, London/UK | Moderator: Bert De Foer, Antwerp/BE

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover ” advanced Imaging of inner ear malformation” It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding the nuances of inner ear malformations and their syndromic associations
– Learning about the new insights related to genotype-phenotype correlation

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Be up-to-date in the most recent discoveries related to inner ear malformations
– Learning how to diagnose syndromic causes of hearing loss based on a pattern recognition approach

Tuesday, May 26, 18:00 CEST
Imaging skin squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck
Speaker: Alexandra Borges, Lisbon/PT | Moderator: Ayça Akgoz Karagosmanoğlu, Ankara/TR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover imaging skin squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Staging and follow-up of skin squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
– Use of US imaging for local and lymphatic staging
– Use of MRI to depict perineural spread in risk areas

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Recognize high risk SCC of the skin in the head and neck area
– Select appropriate imaging techniques for staging and follow-up
– Understand the impact of imaging in patient’s management and prognosis

Tuesday, June 23, 18:00 CEST
Radiologic Workflow of Salivary Gland Tumours
Speaker: Seçil Telli Erdoğan, Umea/SE | Moderator: Umida Abdullaeva, Tashkent/ZU

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover the radiologic workflow of salivary gland tumours, from initial ultrasound evaluation to advanced multiparametric MRI techniques for tissue characterization and differential diagnosis. Special emphasis will be placed on MRI-based lesion characterization, including morphologic, diffusion-weighted (DWI) and dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) parameters, as well as integration with cytology and clinical findings. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Systematic radiologic assessment and reporting of salivary gland tumours
– Differentiation of benign and malignant lesions using multiparametric MRI features

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Understand the stepwise radiologic workflow from ultrasound to advanced MRI in the evaluation of salivary gland tumours
– Apply key multiparametric MRI techniques (DWI, ADC mapping, DCE-MRI) to distinguish common benign and malignant salivary gland lesions
– Recognize characteristic imaging patterns of frequent tumour types

Tuesday, July 28, 18:00 CEST (SHINE WEBINAR)
Sinonasal Neoplasms
Moderators: Bruno Jorge Cunha, Braga/PT; Paolo Rondi, Brescia/IT

Lecture 1: Radiological anatomy of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, Elena Marin Diez, Santander/ES
Lecture 2: Sinonasal Neoplasms and their mimics: What the surgeon wants to know, Davide Mattavelli, Brescia/IT
Lecture 3: CT and MRI evaluation of Sinonasal Neoplasms and their mimics: The radiologist point of view, Nunzia Di Meo, Brescia/IT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover sinonasal neoplasms covering topics including radiological anatomy of nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, sinonasal Neoplasms and their mimics: what the surgeon want to know, and CT and MRI evaluation of Sinonasal Neoplasms and their mimics: the radiologist point of view. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Optimize imaging protocol selection: CT for bone detail and surgical landmarks; MRI for tumor characterization, perineural spread, and intracranial/orbital extension
– Identify surgical landmarks and barriers: lamina papyracea, cribriform plate, vidian canal, carotid artery

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Differentiate true neoplasms from inflammatory/infectious mimics (polyps, fungal sinusitis, inverted papilloma vs. malignancy)
– Characterize lesion type: recognize imaging hallmarks of sinonasal neoplasms vs. common mimics (polyps, fungal disease, inverted papilloma, aggressive infection)
– Define the local extent of disease: involvement of orbit, skull base, pterygopalatine fossa, perineural spread
– Assess disease extent and critical barriers: skull base, lamina papyracea, orbit, pterygopalatine/infratemporal fossa, carotid artery
– Report features that impact surgical approach and prognosis: margins, resectability, nodal disease, complications of prior surgery/radiation
– Highlight surgically relevant features: margins, resectability, vascularity, bone erosion vs. remodeling, prior treatment changes
– Provide reports tailored to surgical planning: emphasize findings that alter approach, complication risk, and differential diagnosis

Tuesday, September 29, 18:00 CEST
Exploring Minefield in Head & Neck Imaging
Speaker: Natesan Chidambaranathan, Chennai/IN | Moderator: Bea Kovacsovics, Linköping/SE

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover Exploring Minefield in Head & Neck Imaging. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– To Understand where diagnostic errors most commonly arise, could help radiologists to improve detection
– To recognize complex pathological nature of the head & neck lesions & To observe proper techniques / algorithm / protocol, so that Radiologists can reduce the diagnostic errors

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– To minimize the potential misses in Head & neck imaging
– To recognize these minefield areas, to get an awareness and familiar with these Blind spots

Tuesday, October 27, 18:00 CET
Imaging Evaluation of Intraocular Tumors in Children and Adults
Speaker: Marcos Decnop, Rio de Janeiro/BR | Moderator: Anne Péporté, Rorschach/CH

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will highlight the role of MRI in the evaluation of intraocular tumors in children and adults, focusing on protocols, key findings of retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma, differential diagnosis, and follow-up.
It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students, and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding ocular anatomy and selecting appropriate MRI protocols for intraocular imaging
– Recognizing MRI patterns of intraocular tumors and their main differential diagnoses

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Identify MRI features of the main intraocular tumors
– Differentiate tumors from mimics
– Apply a structured MRI approach in diagnosis

Tuesday, November 24, 18:00 CET
Getting the most out of head and neck examinations – Beyond optimal protocols
Speaker: Hunor Sükösd, Eksjö/SE | Moderator: Edith Vassallo, Msida/MT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The webinar will cover the optimisation of head and neck radiology protocols as well as focusing on practical issues, organisation challenges, sustainability and pitfalls regarding head and neck imaging. It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students and anyone who is interested in the ESHNR diploma or just wants to improve their skills in:
– Understanding head and neck protocols including dynamic maneuvers and appropriateness of usage
– Organisational challenges regarding a head and neck department
– Achieving a sustainable radiology practise
– Avoiding pitfalls in head and neck imaging

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Choose the best-suited method for evaluating disorders of the head and neck
– Choose optimal imaging parameters for radiologic examinations of the head and neck
– Apply dynamic techniques to enhance diagnostic accuracy in the head and neck region
– Apply techniques to reduce exposure doses for CT examinations of the head and neck
– Supervise and design imaging protocols for CT and MRI examinations of the head and neck
– Recognise suboptimal image quality and its causes
– Justify diagnostic imaging examinations of the head and neck