E³ - Young ECR Programme: Basic Session - Organised by the ESR

BS 22 - Rectal cancer staging made simple: TNM classification for radiologists

March 8, 08:00 - 09:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
15 min
Concept-based learning: understanding TNM staging
  1. To explain the fundamentals of TNM staging.
  2. To show how TNM staging impacts surgical planning, neoadjuvant therapy, and prognosis.
  3. To discuss the structured templates and AI in TNM staging.
20 min
Interactive case-based learning: applying TNM to real cases
  1. To present anonymised MRI/CT images of rectal cancer cases.
  2. To discuss common pitfalls, such as over-/under-staging, and unclear mesorectal involvement.
  3. To compare junior radiologists' assessments vs expert reports for self-evaluation.
20 min
Gamification: TNM quiz and rapid image review challenge
  1. To present 10 rectal MRI images in quick succession and ask participants to classify them within 10 seconds each (TNM Staging Rapid Fire).
  2. To show intentionally misclassified TNM reports and ask participants to spot the errors (Staging Error Hunt).
  3. To present learning ideas.