ESHNR Webinars

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

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Tuesday, December 15, 18:00 CET
AI and Imaging Biomarkers in Head and Neck Imaging
Speakers: Stephen Connor, London/UK & Caterina Giannitto, Milan/IT 
Moderators: Gennaro D’Anna & Pim de Graaf, Amsterdam/NL

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
This webinar covers Imaging Biomarkers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Head and Neck Imaging and is aimed at radiologists working in head and neck, oncologic, or neuroradiology who want to deepen their understanding of technical advances and clinical applications of Imaging biomarkers and AI in this field.

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to:
• Identify key imaging biomarkers used in Head and Neck Radiology
• Understand how AI supports their extraction, standardization, and validation
• Recognize the clinical use cases and limitations of AI-driven biomarkers
• Identify the main challenges in making imaging biomarkers “AI-ready”

Tuesday, January 19, 18:00 CET
ESHNR meets Iberia:
– Head and Neck Tumours and Their Mimics: Avoiding Diagnostic Pitfalls
– Post-treatment Head and Neck Imaging: Pitfalls, Mimics and Challenging Cases
Speakers: Alexandra Borges, Lisbon/PT; Ana Germano, Barcarena/PT
Moderators: Laura Oleaga Zufiria, Barcelona/ES; Verena Pires, Coimbra/PT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
This webinar focuses on the imaging evaluation of head and neck tumours, their common mimics, and post-treatment appearances. Particular emphasis will be placed on establishing the correct diagnosis, recognising imaging features that distinguish neoplastic from non neoplastic conditions, understanding expected post-treatment changes, avoiding common diagnostic pitfalls, and differentiating recurrent tumour from benign treatment-related findings. Through practical case-based discussions, participants will review challenging diagnostic scenarios encountered in daily clinical practice and learn strategies to improve diagnostic confidence.

The webinar is aimed at head and neck radiologists, general radiologists, radiology residents and fellows wishing to enhance their expertise in the diagnosis and post-treatment assessment of head and neck pathology.

Participants will gain practical skills in:
– Recognising the imaging characteristics of common head and neck tumours and their benign and inflammatory mimics
– Applying a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of head and neck lesions
– Recognising the spectrum of expected post-treatment imaging appearances following surgery, radiotherapy, and chemoradiotherapy
– Identifying common diagnostic pitfalls and imaging mimics that may lead to false-positive or false-negative interpretations
– Distinguishing tumour recurrence from treatment-related changes using ultrasound, CT, MRI, and PET/CT
– Applying a structured approach to the interpretation of complex head and neck cases

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Recognise the key imaging features of common head and neck tumours and their principal differential diagnoses
– Differentiate neoplastic from non-neoplastic conditions using a multimodality imaging approach
– Describe the expected imaging findings following the main treatment modalities for head and neck cancer
– Recognise common pitfalls and benign mimics of recurrent disease
– Differentiate recurrent tumour from post-treatment changes using ultrasound, CT, MRI, and PET/CT
– Interpret challenging head and neck imaging studies with greater confidence and produce clinically relevant reports that facilitate multidisciplinary patient management

Tuesday, January 26, 18:00 CET
How we do it: MRI with or without GBCA. Updates and recommendations from the ESMRMB-GREC: Head & neck cancer; Inner ear and internal auditory canal imaging
Speakers: Aïna Venkatasamy, Paris/FR; Carlo Cosimo Quattrocchi, Trento/IT
Moderator: Anne Péporté, Zurich/CH

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
This webinar will provide an evidence-based update on the current recommendations of the ESMRMB-GREC regarding the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in MRI of the head and neck. Through two common clinical scenarios, head and neck cancer and inner ear/internal auditory canal imaging, the speakers will review when contrast-enhanced MRI is recommended, when non-contrast MRI is sufficient, and how imaging protocols can be optimized according to current evidence and clinical guidelines. Protocol optimization, and key reporting considerations will be discussed.

The webinar is intended for head and neck radiologists, general radiologists, radiology residents and fellows, medical students, and physicians preparing for the ESHNR Diploma or wishing to update their knowledge of current MRI recommendations:
– Selecting the appropriate MRI protocol with or without GBCA according to the clinical indication
– Applying current ESMRMB-GREC recommendations to head and neck oncology and inner ear/internal auditory canal imaging
– Optimizing MRI protocols while maintaining diagnostic performance and promoting appropriate use of contrast agents
– Recognizing clinical situations in which contrast administration provides added diagnostic value

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Describe the current ESMRMB-GREC recommendations for the use of GBCAs in MRI of the head and neck
– Determine when contrast-enhanced MRI is indicated and when non-contrast MRI is sufficient for head and neck cancer and inner ear/internal auditory canal imaging
– Select appropriate MRI protocols based on the clinical question and current evidence
– Incorporate evidence-based recommendations into routine clinical practice to optimize patient management and the appropriate use of gadolinium-based contrast agents

Tuesday, February 16, 18:00 CET
ESHNR meets France: Three perspectives on French innovation in diagnosis, treatment and outcome prediction in challenging skull base problems
– Neurointerventional solutions for pulsatile tinnitus: from imaging diagnosis to treatment
– Artificial intelligence in medical imaging : from segmention to generation
– Predicting outcomes in vestibular schwannoma: from imaging biomarkers to personalized treatment
Speakers: Raoul Pop, Strasbourg/FR; Iwan Quemada; Paris/FR; Fleur Gaudfernau, Paris/FR;
Romain Kania, Paris/FR
Moderator: Aïna Venkatasamy, Paris/FR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover recent developments and innovative approaches in the diagnosis, treatment and outcome prediction of in challenging skull base conditions. It will address the role of advanced imaging, neurointerventional techniques, artificial intelligence and imaging biomarkers, with a particular focus on pulsatile tinnitus and vestibular schwannoma.

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:
– Applying advanced imaging approaches to the diagnosis and management of pulsatile tinnitus
– Understanding the current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, including image segmentation and image generation
– Integrating imaging findings with clinical and interventional information to support personalised treatment and outcome prediction in skull base disease (pulsatile tinnitus and vestibular schwannoma)

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Describe the imaging pathway for patients with pulsatile tinnitus and recognise the role of neurointerventional imaging and treatment
– Explain current applications and emerging developments of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, from segmentation to image generation
– Identify imaging biomarkers relevant to vestibular schwannoma and understand how imaging may contribute to treatment planning and outcome prediction
– Discuss how advances in imaging, AI and precision medicine may influence the future role of radiologists in skull base diagnosis and patient management

Tuesday, February 23, 18:00 CET
Hydropic ear disease: Descriptors of EH and differentiation between primary and secondary EH
Speaker: Anne Péporté, Zurich/CH
Moderator: Edith Vassallo, Msida/MT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover secondary endolymphatic hydrops (SHED) and other non hydropic imaging diagnoses in patients with Ménière like symptoms.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, students, and candidates for the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding the distinction between primary and secondary hydropic ear disease and their clinical implications
– Recognising typical MRI and CT imaging patterns of SHED across tumor related, malformative, traumatic, infectious and CSF related causes

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Differentiate primary from secondary endolymphatic hydrops based on clinical context and characteristic MRI findings, including simple T2 gewichtete Sequenzen und Hydrops Protokolle
– Identify key secondary causes of hydropic ear disease (e.g. vestibular schwannoma, ELST, third window lesions, otosclerosis, trauma, CSF pressure disorders) and integrate this knowledge into practical reporting and protocol planning

Tuesday, March 23, 18:00 CET
ESHNR meets Benelux: Ménière’s disease unveiled: From hydrops MRI to imaging endotypes
Speakers: A. Bernaerts, Antwerp/BE; L. De Pont, The Hague/NL
Moderators: Bert De Foer, Antwerp/BE; S. Hammer, The Hague/NL

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover current MRI techniques for evaluating Ménière’s disease, from the acquisition and optimization of delayed post-gadolinium hydrops MRI to structured image interpretation, and emerging imaging endotypes. It will address endolymphatic hydrops, perilymphatic enhancement, diagnostic pitfalls, differentiation from vestibular migraine, and the visibility and morphology of the endolymphatic duct and sac as potential imaging markers and endotypes.

It is aimed at head and neck radiologists, radiology residents and junior radiologists, students, and others who want to improve their skills in:
– Acquisition and optimization of hydrops MRI
– Grading of cochlear and vestibular hydrops
– Perilymphatic enhancement, pitfalls, and differential diagnosis
– Visibility and morphology of the endolymphatic duct and sac
– Hypoplastic and degenerative imaging endotypes

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Understand and optimize delayed post-gadolinium hydrops MRI
– Recognize and grade cochlear and vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and assess perilymphatic enhancement
– Identify common technical and interpretative pitfalls and distinguish Ménière’s disease from important mimics
– Evaluate the visibility and morphology of the endolymphatic duct and sac
– Discuss how MRI phenotyping may contribute to more individualized diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment selection

Tuesday, March 30, 18:00 CEST
Imaging of post-treatment changes in head and neck tumours: Expected findings, complications and response assessment
Speaker: Stephen Connor, London/UK
Moderator: Pim De Graaf, Amsterdam/NL

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover Imaging of post-treatment changes in head and neck tumours: Expected findings, complications and response assessment.

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:
– Head and neck oncological CT imaging
– Head and neck oncological MRI imaging

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– To describe the expected imaging appearances and those of complications after chemoradiotherapy and surgery for head and neck cancer
– To recognise the MRI features of residual and recurrent tumour following treatment for head and neck cancer
– To understand the role of surveillance imaging in the follow up of head and neck cancer

Wednesday, April 21, 18:00 CEST
ESHNR meets British Isles:
– Looking back – The UK’s contribution to head and neck imaging
– Looking forwards – Leading the way in Ultrasound – The UK perspective
Speakers: Adrian Thomas, Cambridge/UK; Andy McQueen, Newcastle Upon Tyne/UK
Moderator: Elizabeth Loney, Shipley/UK

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme will cover
– Learning from history: Looking back at the role the UK has played in head and neck radiology over the years, the key players, technical innovations and how image quality has improved
– Looking to the future: The role the UK will play in head and neck imaging, be that in general terms or regarding a specific modality

Aimed at people who wish to learn from the past to inform the future, who are interested in the history of Radiology and would like to discover what the UK has to offer in head and neck imaging.

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
Appreciate the role the UK has and will play in Head and Neck Imaging, discuss key individuals and technological innovations that have shaped the speciality and continue to do so, appreciate the diversity of Radiological practice across different countries and at different points in history.

Tuesday, April 27, 18:00 CEST
Blunt and penetrating neck trauma: Anatomy, imaging and pitfalls
Speaker: Jussi Hirvonen, Turku/FI
Moderator: Yeliz Pekçevik, Izmir/TR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover the imaging evaluation of blunt and penetrating neck trauma. Topics include the compartmental and fascial anatomy of the neck relevant to injury trajectories, CTA-based strategy guided by hard and soft clinical signs in penetrating trauma, imaging of vascular injury including blunt cerebrovascular injury with its screening criteria and grading, laryngeal trauma and its classification, foreign bodies, and injuries of the aerodigestive tract and brachial plexus. Common diagnostic pitfalls will be highlighted throughout, and the content will be illustrated with real-world cases.

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 interpretation of CT and CTA in acute blunt and penetrating neck trauma
– Recognising, classifying, and reporting vascular, laryngeal, and aerodigestive injuries while avoiding common pitfalls

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Describe the compartmental anatomy of the neck and its role in assessing penetrating injury trajectories
– Apply the “no-zone” approach, using hard and soft clinical signs, to select and interpret CTA in penetrating neck trauma
– Recognise and classify laryngeal injuries on CT, including cartilage fractures and arytenoid dislocation
– Apply screening criteria for blunt cerebrovascular injury and grade the findings on CTA
– Identify common pitfalls, including occult laryngeal injury and radiolucent foreign bodies

Tuesday, May 18, 18:00 CEST
ESHNR meets DACH: Structured Reporting in Head and Neck Radiology: Improving Clarity, Quality and Clinical Impact
– Structured Reporting and Medicolegal Aspects in Head and Neck Radiology
– Head and Neck Cancer: Structured Reporting in Practice
– Temporal bone imaging: A structured reporting approach
– Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
Speakers: Anne Péporté, Zurich/CH; Fabian Elsholtz, Berlin/DE; Stefan F. Nemec, Vienna/AT
Moderator: Franca Wagner, Aarau/CH

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
This webinar addresses the role of structured reporting in head and neck radiology and its contribution to clearer communication, consistent report quality and clinically meaningful imaging assessment. Through expert presentations and a panel discussion, the programme will cover the principles and practical implementation of structured reporting, medicolegal considerations, structured reporting of head and neck cancer, and a structured approach to temporal bone CT and MRI.

It is aimed at head and neck radiologists, radiology residents and fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals who wish to improve their skills in:
– Applying structured reporting principles in daily head and neck imaging practice
– Communicating clinically relevant imaging findings clearly, consistently and efficiently
– Using structured reporting templates for head and neck cancer staging, treatment planning and follow-up
– Performing and reporting temporal bone CT and MRI using a systematic, clinically oriented approach
– Recongising medicolegal aspects and potential pitfalls related to radiological reporting

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Explain the benefits, limitations and key principles of structured reporting in head and neck radiology
– Apply a structured approach to reporting head and neck cancer imaging, including essential findings relevant to staging and multidisciplinary treatment planning
– Use practical structured reporting concepts for temporal bone CT and MRI examinations
– Identify key medicolegal considerations and common reporting pitfalls in head and neck radiology
– Improve the clarity and clinical usefulness of radiology reports for referring clinicians and multidisciplinary teams

Tuesday, May 25, 18:00 CEST
Head & neck radiology: From missteps to mastery – Learning the hard way
Speakers: Anne Péporté, Zurich/CH; Richard Wiggins, Salt Lake City/US
Moderator: Aïna Venkatasamy, Paris/FR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover Making Mistakes in Head and Neck Imaging.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students, neuroradiologists, otolaryngologists, and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding common interpretation mistakes in Head and Neck Imaging
– Review reasons we miss Head and Neck Imaging findings

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Identifying imaging pearls in most missed diagnoses in the Head & Neck
– Understand how biases and inductive, abductive, and deductive reasoning can sometimes lead you astray in Head and Neck Imaging
– Suggest techniques to minimize future Head and Neck Imaging misses

Tuesday, June 22, 18:00 CEST
ESHNR meets Italy: Beyond conventional head & neck ultrasound: Advanced applications in oral cavity and peripheral nerve imaging
– Intraoral ultrasound: Beyond the basics
– High-resolution ultrasound of cervical peripheral nerves: Aanatomy, technique and clinical applications
Speakers: Simone Caprioli, Genoa/IT; Federico Zaottini, Genoa/IT
Moderator: Lorenzo Ugga, Naples/IT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will explore advanced applications of ultrasound in head and neck imaging, highlighting clinical scenarios in which ultrasonography provides complementary or unique information beyond conventional CT and MRI. Particular emphasis will be placed on intraoral ultrasound and high-resolution imaging of cervical peripheral nerves, illustrating current techniques, normal anatomy, common pathological findings and their impact on patient management.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, neuroradiologists, radiology residents, students and healthcare professionals who want to improve their skills in:
– Advanced ultrasound techniques for head and neck imaging beyond routine neck examination
– Clinical applications of oral cavity and peripheral nerve ultrasound, including technical tips and interpretation of imaging findings

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Understand the current role and clinical indications of advanced ultrasound in head and neck imaging
– Perform and interpret intraoral and cervical peripheral nerves ultrasound examinations using appropriate scanning techniques and anatomical landmarks
– Recognize the added value of ultrasound in selected head and neck disorders and integrate ultrasound findings with CT and MRI for comprehensive patient assessment

Tuesday, June 29, 18:00 CEST
Not every cyst is innocent: Cystic lesions of the neck in imaging practice
Speaker: Gerlig Widmann, Innsbruck/AT
Moderator: Tuğçe Hancıoğlu, Manisa/TR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover cystic lesions in the 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:
– Diagnostic work-up of cystic neck lesions
– Differential diagnosis of the most relevant cystic neck lesions

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Correctly diagnose midline and lateral cystic lesions
– Differentiate infectious and inflammatory lesions from other lesions

Tuesday, July 27, 18:00 CEST
Malignant lesions of the masticator space: A case based review
Speaker: Bela Purohit, Singapore/SG
Moderator: Davide Farina, Brescia/IT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover Malignant Lesions of the Masticator Spaces.

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 different masticator space malignant tumours
– Their imaging features with case based examples

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Understand the spectrum of malignant lesions of the masticator space
– Understand their common imaging features
– Be able to differentiate malignant tumours from imaging mimics and avoid imaging pitfalls

Tuesday, September 21, 18:00 CEST
ESHNR meets Poland: Radiological imaging of vertigo and dizziness
Speaker: Karolina Markiet, Gdansk/PL
Moderator: Tomasz Nowicki, Gdansk/PL

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The aim of this webinar is to provide participants with a structured and clinically relevant approach to imaging patients presenting with vertigo and dizziness. The webinar is aimed at head and neck radiologists, neuroradiologists, radiology residents and trainees, and those interested in preparing for the ESHNR Diploma. It will integrate clinically relevant vestibular anatomy, clinical presentation, appropriate use of CT and MRI, and characteristic imaging findings of the most important peripheral and central causes of vertigo.

The objectives of this webinar are:
– To understand the differences between peripheral and central causes of vertigo
– To recognise when imaging is indicated
– To understand which imaging modality and protocol should be selected according to the clinical presentation
– To identify the anatomical structures that require particular attention when evaluating patients with vertigo and dizziness

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Recognise the key anatomical structures of the peripheral and central vestibular systems
– Differentiate clinical scenarios in which imaging is indicated from those in which imaging is unlikely to provide diagnostic benefit
– Identify clinical and imaging red flags for central vertigo
– Recognise characteristic imaging findings of important peripheral vestibular disorders
– Select the most appropriate imaging modality and protocol according to the clinical presentation
– Avoid common interpretative pitfalls when assessing imaging studies in patients with vertigo and dizziness

Tuesday, September 28, 18:00 CEST
Untangling the wires: MR neurography of plexus and peripheral nerves in the head and neck
Speaker: Amelie Lutz, Münsterlingen/CH
Moderator: Jussi Hirvonen, Turku/FI

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover the anatomy of the brachial plexus, the systematic approach to MR neurography, and common pathologies in the brachial plexus.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, students, and people who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– MR Neurography
– MR Imaging of the Brachial Plexus

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Differentiate between normal and pathologic MRI appearances of peripheral nerves
– Decipher the topology and anatomy of the brachial plexus
– Use a systematic approach to the imaging of the brachial plexus
– Apply the NS-Rads categorization to peripheral nerve MR imaging findings

Tuesday, October 12, 18:00 CEST
ESHNR meets the Balkans: Imaging Head and Neck emergencies
Speakers: Katarina Šurlan Popović, Ljubljana/PL; Jasmina Plašćak, Zagreb/HR
Moderator: Darka Hadnadjev Simonji, Novi Sad/RS

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover some of the more common emergencies in the head and neck region. As this is known to be a complex region which encompases structures from the skull base down to the superior mediastinum, a lot of complications are known to occur in this region. The intention is to utilize rapid cross-sectional modalities to recognize life-threatening pathologies.

It is aimed to assist head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students, and those who are interested in the ESHNR diploma who want to further improve their skills in:
– Choosing the most appropriate imaging modality to minimize imaging time for acute airway compromise
– Indentifying life threatening infectious spreads which may develop complications
– Oncologic emergencies

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Select the correct imaging modality
– Identify critical anatomical landmarks
– Recognize life-threatening imaging findings to guide immediate surgical or medical intervention

Tuesday, October 19, 18:00 CEST
Decoding the inflamed orbit: A radiologic-clinical approach to infection and granulomatous disease
Speakers: Franca Wagner, Aarau/CH; Muriel Dysli, Aarau/CH
Moderator: Darka Hadnadjev Simonji, Novi Sad/RS

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover the comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of orbital inflammation, bridging the gap between clinical presentation and advanced imaging.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiology residents/juniors, medical students, and candidates preparing for the ESHNR diploma who want to improve their skills in:
– Differentiating between infectious processes, inflammatory conditions, and granulomatous diseases of the orbit
– Recognizing key radiologic-clinical signs to formulate accurate differential diagnoses for complex orbital disorders

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Identify critical imaging features of orbital infections and systemic granulomatous diseases
– Integrate clinical findings with radiologic patterns to optimize patient management and avoid diagnostic pitfalls in orbital pathology

Tuesday, November 09, 18:00 CET
ESHNR meets the Nordics
– Introduction to Scandinavia
– How did the Swedish head and neck radiologist find each other? What can they do united?
– Solving head and neck mysteries in the Norwegian way
– Behind the scenes of organizing ESHNR meetings without and with the ESHNR Office
– What do Finnish radiologists do when they are not in the sauna?
– Artificial intelligence in emergency neck MRI: a PhD project from Turku
Speakers: Beatrix E. Kovacsovics, Linköping/SE; Jussi Hirvonen, Turku/FI; Margareta Nilsson, Lund/SE;
Heidi B. Eggesbo, Oslo/NO, Ville Viertonen, Turku/FI
Moderator: Jussi Hirvonen, Turku/FI

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover Head and Neck radiology in the Nordic countries.

It is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiologist residents/juniors, students, and people who want to improve their skills in:
– Solving special cases
– Wants to cooperate with/visit a Nordic country

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Have a good view how head and neck radiology functions in the Nordic countries

Tuesday, November 23, 18:00 CET
ESHNR meets Türkiye
– Türkiye: Where Continents and Cultures Meet
– Beyond Conventional Imaging: New Frontiers in Head & Neck Diagnosis
Speakers: Tuğana Akbaş, Adana/TR; Ayca Karaosmanoglu, Ankara/TR
Moderator: Yeliz Pekçevik, Izmir/TR

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will cover emerging and advanced imaging techniques that have the potential to enhance the diagnosis and characterization of head & neck diseases. It will focus on how novel imaging approaches can provide information beyond conventional morphological assessment, improve lesion characterization, support differential diagnosis, and potentially contribute to more personalized patient management.

The webinar is aimed at head & neck radiologists, radiology residents and junior radiologists, and other professionals who want to improve their skills in:
– Understanding the principles and clinical applications of emerging imaging techniques in head & neck radiology
– Recognizing the added diagnostic value and potential clinical applications of advanced MRI techniques, including ZTE, ASL, CEST, perfusion, and diffusion imaging
– Understanding the strengths and limitations of these techniques and their role in specific clinical scenarios
– Integrating advanced imaging findings with conventional imaging and clinical information

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Recognize the main emerging and advanced imaging techniques with potential applications in head & neck radiology
– Understand the principles, strengths, limitations, and appropriate clinical applications of advanced imaging techniques
– Identify clinical scenarios in which advanced imaging may provide additional diagnostic information
– Select the most appropriate advanced imaging technique for specific clinical questions
– Integrate advanced imaging findings into a comprehensive multimodality diagnostic approach

Tuesday, November 30, 18:00 CET – SHINE (not UEMS CME accredited)
Photon-Counting CT in Head and Neck Imaging: From Theory to Practice
Speakers: Raquel Dias, Lisbon/PT; Caterina Giannitto, Milan/IT
Moderators: Hunor Sükösd, Eksjö/SE; Verena Pires, Coimbra/PT

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
This webinar will cover the use of photon-counting computed tomography (photon-counting CT) for larynx imaging. It is aimed at head and neck radiologists, radiology residents and junior radiologists. Additionally, it is useful for radiology technicians (radiographers) as a general introduction to spectral CT.

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Understand basic physics underlying medical image composition in conventional and photon-counting CT
– Namely, after the first section of the webinar, participants should be able to understand how photon-counting CT enables better spatial resolution while exposing the subject to lower doses of radiation
– Participants will be able to better distinguish the differences between photon-counting and dual-energy CT (namely, concerning detection method and energy resolution and how these affect better tissue characterization, spatial resolution and artifacts)
– Optimize image acquisition, reconstruction and post-processing for quantitative laryngeal imaging
– Recognize the imaging appearance of benign and malignant laryngeal lesions on photon-counting CT through representative clinical cases, understanding how optimized acquisition and reconstruction improve tumour conspicuity, local staging and quantitative assessment
– Interpret quantitative photon-counting CT findings and integrate them with MRI (including diffusion-weighted imaging)
– Develop the skills required for the next generation of radiologists, combining optimized image acquisition, advanced reconstruction, quantitative analysis and multimodality imaging to improve clinical decision-making in laryngeal cancer

Tuesday, December 07, 18:00 CET
From pixels to prognosis: AI‑driven imaging biomarkers and staging in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Speakers: Caterina Giannitto, Milan/IT; Ann Dorothy King, Hong Kong/HK
Moderator: Anne Péporté, Zurich/CH

General description, scope and objectives of this webinar
The programme of this webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of imaging in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), covering both conventional imaging assessment and the emerging role of AI-driven imaging biomarkers. Topics will include patterns of local tumour spread, imaging-based staging, and how artificial intelligence and quantitative imaging are transforming conventional image interpretation into clinically meaningful biomarkers for diagnosis, prognostic stratification, treatment response assessment, recurrence surveillance, and future precision oncology applications, including radiogenomics.

It is aimed at head and neck radiologists, radiology residents and fellows, medical students, and candidates preparing for the ESHNR Diploma who wish to improve their skills in:
– Understanding the imaging anatomy and patterns of local tumour spread in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
– Applying imaging principles for accurate staging and treatment planning
– Understanding the principles and clinical applications of AI-driven imaging biomarkers in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
– Interpreting the current evidence supporting AI-based biomarkers for diagnosis, staging, prognosis, treatment response assessment, recurrence detection, and precision medicine

After watching the webinar, participants will be able to
– Recognize the key imaging features and patterns of local tumour spread in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
– Apply a systematic approach to imaging staging and reporting for treatment planning and prognostic assessment
– Describe the role of AI-derived quantitative imaging biomarkers across the clinical management of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
– Critically appraise the strengths, limitations, and future perspectives of AI applications in NPC imaging, including radiomics, deep learning, and radiogenomics