Refresher Course: Head and Neck

RC 1908 - Updates on head and neck cancer imaging

March 7, 12:30 - 13:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Pim De Graaf, Amsterdam / Netherlands
15 min
Sinonasal tumours: what you need to know
Suresh Mukherji, Ann Arbor / United States
  1. To understand the principles and components of the Neck Imaging Reporting and Data System (NIRADS) for standardised reporting in post-treatment neck surveillance.
  2. To learn how to apply NIRADS criteria to interpret imaging findings consistently and improve communication between radiologists and clinicians.
  3. To recognise the impact of standardised reporting on patient management, including detecting residual or recurrent disease and guiding further treatment decisions.
15 min
Imaging of extranodal tumour extension: why and how should it be done?
Roberto Maroldi, Concesio / Italy
  1. To understand the clinical significance of extranodal extension (ENE) in head and neck cancers and its impact on prognosis and treatment planning.
  2. To learn the imaging features on CT and MRI that indicate the presence of extranodal extension in lymph nodes.
  3. To develop a systematic approach to accurately identify and report ENE to support optimal staging and therapeutic decision-making.
15 min
HPV status and staging in oropharyngeal carcinoma
Varsha Mahesh Joshi, Hyderabad / India
  1. To understand the role of HPV status, particularly p16 immunohistochemistry, in the diagnosis and classification of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
  2. To learn the differences between HPV-positive and HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer staging according to the latest AJCC TNM 9th edition system and their prognostic implications.
  3. To apply knowledge of HPV-related staging to guide clinical management and predict patient outcomes more accurately.
10 min
Panel discussion: Imaging in head and neck cancer: navigating the latest advances