Course Overview:
This advanced veterinary course is designed for residents and diplomates in Diagnostic Imaging and Neurology, who want to refine their neuroimaging expertise. When the fundamentals of neuroimaging are already familiar, this course will help elevate skills to the next level.
Key topics will include differentiating intra-axial vs. extra-axial lesions, interpreting DWI/ADC maps, and distinguishing intra-axial hematomas from hemorrhagic neoplasia. Participants will also explore ring-enhancing lesions, cystic lesions of the cranial caudal fossa, and the diagnostic approach to intracranial infections. The course will further cover bilateral symmetrical lesions affecting white and grey matter, advanced imaging of spinal neoplasia, and the assessment of cranial nerve pathologies.
Additional sessions will delve into the ventricular system (hydrocephalus, ependymitis, and tumors), pituitary disorders beyond adenomas, and complex spinal conditions such as discospondylitis, hemorrhagic spinal lesions, and differentiating SAD from constrictive myelopathy. A special focus will be placed on diseases of the brachial and lumbosacral plexus.
Each day will conclude with 1.5 hours of interactive case discussions to consolidate key learning points. This three-day residential course will take place in the beautiful city of Palma (Spain), offering an immersive and engaging learning experience.