Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy for Endocrinology
Course Code
REN_009
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
12.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Endocrinologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vitolds Mackēvičs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills of the role of Radionuclide diagnosis and therapy in the treatment of endocrine diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will obtain basic knowledge of the radionuclide diagnosis and therapy possibilities in patients with endocrine disorders.
Skills
1.Will be able to develop an examination and treatment plan for patients with thyroid disorders in whom 131-I therapy is planned. To assess radionuclide diagnosis examinations, indications and contraindications.
Competences
1.To provide a medical resident with a possibility to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for assessment of the radionuclide diagnosis and treatment methods in endocrinology. A medical resident shall take part in application of different diagnosis and treatment methods.
Assessment
Individual work
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A resident of endocrinology acquires knowledge and skills to be able to evaluate radionuclide diagnostic and treatment methods. The resident must participate in the course of various diagnostic and treatment methods, attend the planned seminars. Prepare presentations of clinical cases 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.
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Examination
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A medical resident is able to determine indications for radionuclide diagnosis and therapy,
Is competent in the range of methods,
Is able to analyse the thyroid scintigraphy modules offered by a lecturer,
Three seminars are passed and practical tasks performed.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radionuclide diagnostic methods and therapy in endocrinology: diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of benign thyroid adhesives. (Dr. A. Bērziņa)
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Thyroid cancer - radionuclide therapy, the role of radionuclide diagnostics in the early diagnosis of thyroid cancer recurrence, metastases. (Dr. A. Bērziņa)
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Seminar
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Possibilities of radionuclide diagnosis and treatment in neuroendocrine tumors. Positron emission tomography. (Dr. A. Bērziņa).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
12.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
10
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Diagnosis and Management of Endocrine Disorders in Interventional Radiology. English edition, by Hyeon Yu, Charles T. Burke, et al., 2021
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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
3.
Imaging of Metabolic Bone Disease. English edition, by Myles Mitsunaga, Jasjeet Bindra, et al., 2020
4.
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
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Imaging in Endocrine Disorders (Frontiers of Hormone Research, Band 45). English edition, by M. Buchfelder, F. Guaraldi, et al., 2016
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Imaging Endocrine Diseases in Children (Medical Radiology). English edition, by Fred Avni, 2016
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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
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Endocrine Therapy of Breast Cancer III (ESO Monographs). English edition, by F. Cavalli, 2012
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Nuclear Medicine Cases (Mcgraw-hill Radiology Series). English edition, by Joseph Rajendran and Vivek Manchanda, 2010