Sachin Shivaji Kumbhar MBBS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Suresh Maximin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carolyn Lee Wang MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ryan O'Malley MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Neeraj Lalwani MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

After completing this exhibit, the learner will: 1. Gain background information regarding thyroid cancer and surgical management with specific attention to types of lymph node dissection 2. Understand role of preoperative neck ultrasound(US) and how thyroid surgeons use it to guide management 3. Review standardized US technique to optimize preoperative work-up and maximize detection of postoperative recurrence 4. Observe standardized reporting to consistently assess key components of pre- and postoperative US evaluation  

Overview of thyroid cancer, sonographic detection, and diagnosis Review of pertinent neck anatomy in the context of surgical management Preoperative ultrasound: -Optimal sonographic technique and reporting format to consistently provide necessary information for surgeon’s preoperative planning -Specific attention to cervical lymph node size, features, and location that may determine type of lymph node dissection Postoperative ultrasound: -Normal post-thyroidectomy appearance -Optimal sonographic technique to adequately assess areas of recurrence -Specific suspicious features that suggest recurrent disease -Sample reporting format that appropriately conveys key information to referring surgeon and endocrinologist (i.e. indicating a level of suspicion rather than just reporting sizes)  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14019267/14019267_ew29.pdf

Kumbhar, S, Maximin, S, Wang, C, O'Malley, R, Lalwani, N, Why Thyroid Surgeons Are Frustrated with Radiologists: Lessons Learned from Pre- and Postoperative Ultrasound.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14019267.html