Special Focus Session

SF 4 - Neural imaging in the head and neck

February 26, 13:00 - 14:30 CET

2 min
Chairperson's introduction
Steve Connor, London / United Kingdom
20 min
Imaging anatomy and pathology of the brachial plexus
Amelie Lutz, Kreuzlingen / Germany
  1. To learn about practical approaches to the complex anatomy of the brachial plexus, including essential sequences and imaging challenges in this anatomic region.
  2. To appreciate subtle and not-so-subtle common anatomic variants and pathologies.
  3. To understand the overall role of brachial plexus imaging.
20 min
Neurovascular contact on MRI: when is it important and what should we report in symptomatic patients?
Bernhard Schuknecht, Zürich / Switzerland
  1. To learn pathophysiologic and anatomic requirements in the different cranial nerves affected by an NVC.
  2. To appreciate the imaging predictors regarding the site and degree of NVC in symptomatic patients.
  3. To understand how to tailor the MR technique to improve the reliability of MRI prognostication of an NVC.
20 min
Imaging patterns of perineural spread in head and neck cancer
Katarina Šurlan Popović, Ljubljana / Slovenia
  1. To provide anatomical, histological and clinical background to perineural spread.
  2. To review imaging features of perineural spread in head and neck malignancies.
  3. To emphasise the importance of radiologic perineural spread detection for effective treatment planning.
20 min
MR neurography in the head and neck: how and when should we do it?
Avneesh Chhabra, Dallas / United States
  1. To learn technical considerations of extracranial MRN of peripheral nerves.
  2. To appreciate the peripheral nerve anatomy and lesions of the head and neck area.
  3. To understand how to use the NS-RADS system for such neuropathies.
8 min
Panel discussion: Extending neural imaging into the extracranial head and neck: is it ready for prime time?