Final Programme

Postgraduate Educational Programme
A-409 16:30
B. Meningeal infections
E. Tali; Ankara/TR
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn about the aetiology and clinical fi ndings of meningeal infections.
2. To learn about the imaging techniques and imaging fi ndings of the meningeal infections.
3. To understand how to interpret the different fi ndings.
4. To discuss the differential diagnosis.
A-410 17:00
C. Infections of the spine and spinal canal
J.W. Van Goethem, L. van den Hauwe, P.M. Parizel; Antwerp/BE
Learning Objectives:
1. To learn about the different types of infections in the vertebrae, discs and meninges.
2. To learn about the imaging techniques and protocols in spinal infections.
3. To understand therapeutic decisions, particularly radiological interventions.
16:00 - 17:30 Room G/H
Breast
RC 1602
MRI
Moderator: R. Salvador; Barcelona/ES
A-411 16:00
A. Breast MRI: Basics and new techniques
T.H. Helbich; Vienna/AT
Learning Objectives:
1. To review use of morphology and contrast media studies in breast MRI.
2. To introduce use of spectroscopy and diffusion imaging.
3. To understand how combining all four techniques improves performance.
A-412 16:30
B. Monitoring response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy
L. Ollivier, A. Tardivon, F. Thibault, C. El Khoury, S. Neuenschwander; Paris/FR
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the indication and expected results of neo adjuvant therapy in the treatment of breast
cancer.
2. To review the techniques and timing of MRI in monitoring response.
3. To review the evidence for use of MRI in neo adjuvent treatment.
A-413 17:00
C. Staging and high risk screening with MRI
C.K. Kuhl; Bonn/DE
Learning Objectives:
1. To understand the role of MRI in staging breast cancer.
2. To explore the impact of identifying multifocality on treatment.
3. To understand the role of MRI in screening women at increased risk for breast cancer.
242 A B C D European Society of Radiology