Complementarity of Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced T1w imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging to detect liver metastases
An accredited online case study series for radiologists and physicians who diagnose and manage patients with liver disease.
This activity is available ONLINE only.
Click ENROLL NOW to view this program ONLINE (enrollment is free)
Release Date: May, 2010
Expiration Date: May 31, 2011
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Liver disease is common and encompasses a range of benign and malignant entities. Medical imaging with a variety of modalities is often critical for the diagnosis and management of hepatobiliary diseases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the capability to both detect and characterize many focal and diffuse diseases of the liver and bile ducts and is assuming a greater role in the diagnosis and management of liver disease.
Case Studies in Liver MRI will highlight interesting cases where magnetic resonance imaging made a difference in patient diagnosis, treatment, and management.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be more confident to:
- Recognize advantages of using Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MRI compared to other imaging modalities for assessment of liver metastases
- Identify the appearance of liver metastases on Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced MR imaging
- Appreciate the complementarity of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and hepatobiliary phase of Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced imaging in the visualization of liver metastases
ACCREDITATION AND CREDIT
The International Center for Postgraduate Medical Education (ICPME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ICPME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
This program is available ONLINE only.
- Click ENROLL NOW and follow the instructions to register
- Complete the brief precourse self-assessment
- The case study can be read online or downloaded and printed
TO APPLY FOR CREDIT
Estimated time to complete this activity is approximately 30 minutes. There are no fees to participate in this activity.
- Read the case study.
- Log-in to your account at www.icpme.us to complete the online EVALUATION. The EVALUATION can be accessed through the course link in your account.
- Instructions to print a credit certificate will be generated upon completion of the online EVALUATION.
FACULTY BIOGRAPHY
Irene Cruite, MD is a research fellow with the Liver Imaging Research Group, University of California, San Diego. She completed diagnostic radiology residency at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr. Cruiteís clinical interests include cross-sectional body imaging, with particular interest in liver imaging.
Claude B. Sirlin, MD is an associate Professor in Residence, Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego; Chief of Body MRI, Director of Liver Imaging Research Group, University of California Medical Center, San Diego. He completed diagnostic radiology residency at the University of California, San Diego, and fellowship training in cross-sectional body imaging at Stanford University.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
It is the policy of ICPME to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the ICPME Policy on Resolution of Conflicts of Interest, faculty, advisors, planners, and managers who are in a position to control the content of CME activities are asked to disclose any relationships with companies whose products or services may relate to the content of this presentation, as well as off-label or unapproved use of commercial products and/or devices.
Faculty, advisors, planners, and managers have reported the following relationships with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:
Faculty
| Irene Cruite, MD |
Dr. Cruite has received fees for educational services from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals and Bracco. |
| Claude B. Sirlin, MD |
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Dr. Sirlin has received grants for clinical research from GE Healthcare Biosciences Division, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, and Bracco. He has served as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. |
Advisors, Planners, and Managers
| Frank M. Miller, MD |
No relevant conflicts of interest reported |
| Victoria Phoenix, BS |
No relevant conflicts of interest reported |
| Lisa H. Schleelein, MEd |
No relevant conflicts of interest reported |
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