Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)

Study Course Description

Diagnostic Imaging of Endocrine Diseases

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

REN_005

Branch of Science

Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology

ECTS

9.00

Target Audience

Medicine

LQF

Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Ardis Platkājis

Residency Speciality

Speciality

Endocrinologist

Supervisor of Medical Speciality

Vitolds Mackēvičs

Contacts

About Study Course

Objective

To provide medical residents with the opportunity to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in diagnostic radiology in patients with endocrine diseases. Understanding of making and interpretation of different radiological examinations (ultrasound, X-ray, CT and MR) according to the requirements of the regulation in endocrinology specialty in order to prepare a physician for certification in an endocrinologist’s specialty.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.To understand radiological examinations and the related endocrine pathology theoretically and practically.

Skills

1.To be able to assess different radiological examinations related to endocrine pathology. To understand the principles of these examinations theoretically, to evaluate the validity of the examination indications. To participate in manipulations of radiological examinations and making assessment (descriptions) of radiological examinations. To be able to assess indications for thyroid aspiration biopsy, making aspiration and interpretation of the results. Lymph node biopsies.

Competences

1.Acquired knowledge and skills necessary for different radiological examinations used in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
To acquire knowledge and skills about various radiological examinations used in the diagnosis and evaluation of endocrine diseases. Participate in various radiological examinations (Ultrasonoscopy, X-ray, CT, MRI) and evaluation of examination indications. Participate in aspiration biopsies. In parallel with the practical work in the radiology department to participate in the planned seminars. Prepare clinical presentations for seminars, get acquainted with the latest literature and prepare literature reviews. Understand the peculiarities of the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine diseases. Exam test.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
Passed test works of seminars, Participation in osteodensitometry and assessment of its results, Thyroid ultrasound, Assessment of the results of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (hypophysis, suprarenal glands).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

The role of X-ray examinations in the detection and evaluation of various endocrine pathologies (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Radiological diagnostics of bone metabolic diseases and their complications (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

CT, MRI and PET in the detection and evaluation of various endocrine pathologies. Radiological examinations with contrast media (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

The role and place of ultrasound examinations in the detection and evaluation of various endocrine pathologies (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Algorithm for radiological examination of pituitary gland (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Algorithm for thyroid radiological examination (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Seminar

Modality	Location
On site	Specialized room

Topics

Algorithm for adrenal radiological examination (assoc. Prof. A. Platkājis).

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

9.00

Number of Residency Seminars:

Length (weeks):

Final Examination:

Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

Diagnosis and Management of Endocrine Disorders in Interventional Radiology. English edition, by Hyeon Yu, Charles T. Burke, et al., 2021

Endocrine Imaging, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America (Volume 58-6). (The Clinics: Radiology, Volume 58-6, Band 58). English edition, by Mark E. Lockhart MD MPH, 2020

Atlas of Head and Neck Endocrine Disorders: Special Focus on Imaging and Imaging-Guided Procedures. English edition, by Luca Giovanella, Giorgio Treglia, et al., 2016

Imaging Endocrine Diseases in Children (Medical Radiology). English edition, by Fred Avni, 2016

Cancer Management in Man: Detection, Diagnosis, Surgery, Radiology, Chronobiology, Endocrine Therapy (Cancer Growth and Progression, 9, Band 9). English edition, by Alfred L. Goldson, 2013

Endocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer III (ESO Monographs). English edition, by F. Cavalli, 2012