Final Programme

A-163 16:03
New diagnostic approaches in breast MR imaging
C.K. Kuhl; Bonn/DE
Postgraduate Educational Programme
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the diagnostic diffi culties that exist in breast MRI.
2. To list new approaches for characterising enhancing lesions in breast MRI.
3. To describe how new contrast agents may help improve differential diagnosis in breast MRI.
4. To understand the infl uence of higher magnetic fi elds in breast MRI.
A-164 16:23
Molecular assessment of breast cancer using magnetic resonance spectroscopy
M. Garwood; Minneapolis, MN/US
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the concept of MR spectroscopy.
2. To list MR spectroscopic fi ndings in benign and malignant breast lesions.
3. To describe clinical applications of MR spectroscopy.
4. To identify the current level of evidence regarding the clinical use of MR spectroscopy in different clinical
scenarios.
A-165 16:43
US and MR elastography of breast tumors: Technical groundwork and clinical value
R. Sinkus; Paris/FR
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe how "elastography" is achieved with ultrasound and MR imaging.
2. To list elastographic features of benign and malignant breast lesions.
3. To identify the current status of evidence regarding the clinical use of elastography.
A-166 17:01
Optical imaging of breast tumors: Are we at the verge of molecular breast cancer imaging?
C. Bremer; Münster/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To elucidate the potential advantages of optical imaging for breast cancer detection.
2. To explain different optical contrasting strategies including ‘non-specifi c’, ‘targeted’ and ‘smart’ contrast
agents.
3. To summarise the fi rst clinical experiences with contrast enhanced optical mammography.
Panel discussion 17:19
16:00 - 17:30 Room E1
Musculoskeletal
RC 810
MR imaging of the spine
Moderator: G. Mantzikopoulos; Athens/GR
A-167 16:00
A. Disc herniations: Nomenclature and classifi cation
A. Stäbler; Munich/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To correlate clinical and imaging fi ndings.
2. To correctly classify disk herniations.
3. To recognise other causes of nerve root compromise.
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