Programme

The ESHNR 2024 preliminary programme is subject to modifications.
All timings refer to CEST – Central European Summer Time.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Room 1

08:30-09:00 Opening Ceremony

T. Beale, London/UK; B. Kovacsovics, Linköping/SE

 

09:00-10:30 Refresher Course 1: North “Imaging of audiological symptoms”
   Moderator: B. De Foer, Antwerp/BE

Conductive hearing loss, P. Touska, London/UK
Sensorineural hearing loss & non pulsatile tinnitus, A. Bernaerts, Antwerp/BE
Pulsatile tinnitus, A. Venkatasamy, Strasbourg/FR
Emergency Temporal bone imaging, S. Connor, London/UK

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Update on Temporal Bone Imaging
   Moderator: S. Connor, London/UK

Inflammations of the middle ear, C. Tramontini, Bogota/CO
Congenital malformations of the inner ear, C. Robson, Weston/US
Radiology for cochlear implants, B. Kovacsovics, H. Smeds; Linköping/SE
Cochlear implants and MRI safety, J. Kihlberg, Linköping/SE

 

12:30-12:35 Break

12:35-13:25 Industry sponsored lunch symposium

13:25-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Approach to Thyroid Imaging (ESHNR-ASHNR Joint Session)
   Moderators: S. Qureshi, Abu Dhabi/AE; D. Shatzkes, New York/US

TIRADs in clinical practice – Update from North America, J. Hoang, Baltimore/US
Guideline development and implentation, TBA
Case presenters, TBA

 

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

 

15:30-17:30 EADMFR Facial pain
   Moderators: E. Berkhout, Amsterdam/NL; L. Flygare, Umeå/SE

Dental pain, M. Pigg, Malmö/SE
TMJ pain, L. Arvidsson, Oslo/NO
Trigeminal pain, J.W. Casselman, Damme/BE
Non-trigeminal pain, D. Farina, Brescia/IT

Room 2

09:00-10:30 Building for the future
   Moderator: J. Hirvonen, Turku/FI

Photon counting CT, B. Policeni, Iowa City/US
PET-MRI in head and neck, S. Ünal, Ankara/TR
Artificial intelligence for dummies, L. Ugga, Naples/IT
Novel techniques in Nuclear Medicine, B.S. Purohit, Singapore/SG

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Scientific Oral Presentation Session 1: Head and neck cancer imaging
   Moderators: TBC

Redefining Sinonasal Cancer response assessment to induction chemotherapy with tumor volumetry, results from two phase II non randomised controlled prospective multicentric trials: SINTART-1 and SINTART-2, TBC
Predicting response to exclusive combined radio-chemotherapy in naso-oropharyngeal cancer: The role of texture analysis, TBC
Diagnostic Accuracy of Imaging Findings [CT, MRI and USG] in the detection of lymph node metastasis in patients with Head And Neck Cancer: A retrospective analysis, TBC
MR in diagnosis of metastatic Lymph Node in patient with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, TBC
Exploring the Application Value of Dual-Energy Enhanced CT for Preoperative Prediction of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis without Detected Central Necrosis in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, TBC
Assessing accuracy and reliability of open-access large language models (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini) in assigning AJCC TNM stage to Radiology reports in Head and Neck squamous cell carcinomas, TBC
Diagnostic accuracy of MRI for intracranial invasion of sinonasal malignancies: A systematic review, TBC
A retrospective cohort study of the radiological features of HPV-positive versus HPV-negative oropharyngeal squamous carcinoma in patients presenting between 2007-2023 at a large tertiary hospital in South Africa, TBC
Brachial Plexopathy: Clinical-Radiological Patterns in Breast Cancer, TBC
Retrospective analysis and imaging review of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal carcinoma by a structured reporting checklist and its impact on staging and management in a high-volume tertiary care hospital, TBC

 

12:30-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Update on Head and Neck Cancer Treatment (Europe, World)
   Moderator: H.B. Eggesbo, Oslo/NO

Staging pharyngeal cancer – Review, J. Goh, Singapore/SG
Lymph nodes, A. King, Hong Kong/HK
Rewiew of AJJC8 classification, K. Bhatia, Hampton/UK
Case based review of larynx cancer, M. Ravanelli, Brescia/IT

 

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

 

15:30-17:30 Scientific Oral Presentation Session 2: Miscellaneous
   Moderators: C. Czerny, Vienna/AT; B. Özgen Mocan, Chicago/US

Odontogenic neck abscesses caused by Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG): Emergency MRI findings, TBC
Pushing the limits: Next-generation AI-based reconstruction algorithms in ultra-high resolution CT for head and neck imaging, further dose reduction and image optimization, TBC
Prediction of intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in acute neck infections: Classification performance of an MRI-based risk score, TBC
An international survey of current practice in diffusion and perfusion imaging of head and neck, TBC
Assessing the effectiveness of combined percutaneous and intraarterial embolization of head and neck arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) in reducing surgical blood loss, TBC
Comparing Ultrasound-based TIRADS and BETHESDA Scoring Systems in The Preoperative Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules, TBC
Dissection of the internal carotid artery related to styloid process: New observational data, systematic review and meta-analysis, TBC
Blind spots on CT imaging of head and neck, TBC
The clinical utility of contrast enhanced MRI in the investigation of burning mouth syndrome, TBC
Comparison between multiparametric MRI and US with SWE (Shear Wave Elastography) in the diagnosis of parotid tumors, TBC
Sinonasal CT phenotype in individuals with Marfan syndrome, Achondroplasia and patients with rhinosinusitis, TBC
Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of intractable head and neck bleeds: Experience at a tertiary care centre in a developing country with limited resources, TBC

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Room 1

08:30-10:30 Multinational tumour board “Sweden takes on the world”
   Moderators: D. Farina, Brescia/IT; M. Nilsson, Lund/SE

Swedish national guidlines and fast track system of head and neck cancer, A. Hafström, Lund/SE
Evidence of benefits and drawbacks of multidisciplinary tumour board, M. Nilsson, Lund/SE
Case Presentations
S. Mukherji, Carmel/US; V. Joshi, Hyderabad/IN; R. Gillies, Aukland/NZ; P. Mundada, Singapore/SG; C. Ackermann, Cape Town/ZA
Panel Discussion
C. Ackermann, Cape Town/ZA; R. Gillies, Aukland/NZ; A. Hafström, Lund/SE; V. Joshi, Hyderabad/IN; S. Mukherji, Carmel/US; P. Mundada, Singapore/SG; M. Nilsson, Lund/SE

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Sinonasal
   Moderator: L. Preda, Pavia/IT

FESS: What frightens the surgeon?, B. Verbist, Leiden/NL
Case based review of sinonasal tumours, L. Oleaga Zufiria, Barcelona/ES
Nose and olphactory pathways, A. Borges, Lisbon/PT

 

12:30-12:35 Break

12:35-13:20 Industry sponsored Lunch Symposium

13:20-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Bringing H&N education to life (ESHNR-ASHNR Joint Session)
  Moderators: K. Mosier, Indianapolis/US; B. Verbist, Leiden/NL

How to teach Head and Neck Radiology, A. Juliano, Boston/US
Models to support, deliver and evaluate head and neck training, S. Connor, London/UK
European Diploma in Radiology, D. Hadnadjev Simonji, Novi Sad/RS
Online teaching and social media, S. Qureshi, Abu Dhabi/AE

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

 

15:30-17:30 ESHNR-ESNR Joint Session (TBC)

 

17:30-18:00 ESHNR General Assembly

Room 2

09:00-10:30 Refresher Course 2: Central “Orbit – sinus”
   Moderator: D. Summers, Edinburgh/UK

Sinonasal anatomy, G. Madani, London/UK
Unilateral opacified sinus, H.B. Eggesbo, Oslo/NO
Complicated & fungal sinusitis, B. Özgen Mocan, Chicago/US
Orbito – Facial trauma, E. Loney, Shipley/UK

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Scientific Oral Presentation Session 3: Temporal bone and dental imaging
   Moderators: A. Lo Casto, Palermo/IT; S. Robinson, Vienna/AT

The impact of 3D real-IR delayed post gadolinium MRI parameterisation on the diagnostic performance and optimal descriptor selection in Ménière’s Disease, TBC
Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of cochlear and vestibular nerve calibre: A case-control study in Ménière’s disease and endolymphatic hydrops, TBC
Accuracy of cone-beam computed tomography and dental magnetic resonance imaging for detecting peri-implant bone defects at single titanium implants—an in-vitro study, TBC
Does cochlear aperture development continue with age?, TBC
Reliability and accuracy of dental MRI for in vivo identification of Cemento-Enamel-Junction, TBC
Diagnostic Performance of Multishot EPI (RESOLVE) and Non-EPI (HASTE) Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Cholesteatoma and the Contribution of Signal Intensity Ratio Measurement, TBC
Photon Counting CT of the temporal bone – Revealing hidden details with a fraction of the radiation dose, TBC
Dedicated high-resolution MR imaging in endolymphatic hydrops: Attempting to explore its value and clinical correlations, TBC
3D FSE T2 Cube Hypercube sequence versus 3D FIESTA-C sequence in evaluation of inner ear and IAC- nerve complex on 3T scanner, TBC
Spatial accuracy of dental MRI using a surface coil and a novel intraoral coil for tooth surfaces – comparison with CBCT with µCT as the reference modality, TBC
The impact of automatically generated measurements of vestibular schwannomas on MDM time and clinical decision-making, TBC

 

12:30-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Transpatial lesions
   Moderator: R.K. Lingam, London/UK

Interactive review of spaces on the neck, R.H. Wiggins, Salt Lake City/US
How I approach trans spatial lesions, P. Mundada, Singapore/SG
Transpatial spread of infections, J. Hirvonen, Turku/FI
Vascular malformations, D. Phillips, New York/US

 

15:00-15:30 Coffee Break

 

15:30-17:00 Pediatric
   Moderator: C.Z. Karaman, Aydin/TR

Interventional therapy of vascular malformations, A. Othman, Mainz/DE
Cystic lesions of the neck, C. Robson, Weston/US
Emergencies in pediatric head and neck, A. Siddiqui, Kings Hill/UK

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Room 1

08:30-10:30 Review of NI-RADS (ESHNR-ASHNR Joint Session)
   Moderators: D. Phillips, New York/US; R. Vaidhyanath, Leicester/UK

NI-RADs and the post treatment neck, A. Aiken, Atlanta/US
Update on head and neck cancer staging, R. Maroldi, Brescia/IT
Case presenters, Y. Pekçevik, Izmir/TR; A. Péporté, Rorschach/CH; P. De Graaf, Amsterdam/NL
Panel discussion, A. Aiken, Atlanta/US; P. De Graaf, Amsterdam/NL; R. Maroldi, Brescia/IT; Y. Pekçevik, Izmir/TR; A. Péporté, Rorschach/CH

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Thyroid – Parathyroid
   Moderator: TBC

Update on nuclear medicine examinations of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, V. Sanchez Rodriguez, Linköping/SE
Thyroid nodule classification, E. Vassallo, Msida/MT
Thyroid FNA and biopsy Tips and Tricks, T. Beale, London/UK
Cross sectional imaging of parathyroid glands – Review, D. Shatzkes, New York/US

 

12:30-12:45 Award Ceremony
Best published paper award & Oral+Poster prizes

T. Beale, London/UK; B. Kovacsovics, Linköping/SE

 

12:45-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Crossover problems head and neck and oral radiology
   Moderator: S: Robinson, Vienna/AT

H&N cancer mimickig odontological pathology or the opposite?, E. Klintström, Linköping/SE
Jaw – Necrosis or malignancy?, C. Greenall, Llantrisant/UK
MR versus conventional sialography, M. Becker, Geneva/CH
Teeth counting – Made easy, M. Suuronen, Espoo/FI

 

15:00-15:15 Closing Ceremony

T. Beale, London/UK; B. Kovacsovics, Linköping/SE; D. Summers, Edinburgh/UK

Room 2

09:00-10:30 Refresher Course 3: South “Infection”
   Moderator: E. Vassallo, Msida/MT

Central skull base osteomyelitis, R. Saat, Tallinn/EE
Teeth and Jaw infections, TBC
Facial soft tissue infections, K. Mosier, Indianapolis/US
Lymph nodes – Classification and pathological features, C.Z. Karaman, Aydin/TR

 

10:30-11:00 Coffee Break

 

11:00-12:30 Lower Neck – Neuropathy
   Moderator: E. Loney, Shipley/UK

Horner’s syndrome, TBC
Brachial plexus, S. Gerevini, Cremona/IT
Recurrent laryngeal nerve – Anatomy and pathology, G. Widmann, Innsbruck/AT
Perivertebral space pathology, A. Dobai, Budapest/HU

 

12:30-13:30 Break

 

13:30-15:00 Surgical planning parotid tumour – How radiology can help
   Moderator: S. Qureshi, Abu Dhabi/AE

Differentiating parotid tumours, M. De Win, Amsterdam/NL
Imaging the facial nerve, T. Beale, London/UK
3D modelling of the facial nerve, S. Morley, Chelmsford/UK
How Imaging alters the surgical approach, TBC