University of California San Francisco Clinical Update (SA-CME)

This comprehensive CME program provides an in-depth overview of cross-sectional imaging of the chest, highlighting the latest clinical guidelines for your practice.

Discover the Latest Trends in Thoracic Imaging

UCSF Thoracic Imaging is extremely thorough and provides you with the most relevant information on the latest imaging methodologies and diagnostic techniques. Led by Travis S. Henry, MD, it covers a wide range of topics like acute aortic syndromes, pulmonary nodules, lung cancer screening, thoracic incidentalomas, mosaic attenuation, imaging of bronchiectasis, etc.

It will help you to better:

• Interpret high-resolution CT scans of the lungs and provide focused differential diagnoses
• Illustrate a practical approach to the imaging of lung infections
• Recognize typical manifestations of acute and chronic aortic diseases
• Define the role of cross-sectional imaging in the evaluation of pulmonary embolism
• Differentiate between benign and malignant lung nodules/masses on CT and PET
• Utilize CT and PET in the evaluation and staging of lung cancer

• Cystic Lung Disease and Emphysema – Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Mosaic Attenuation – Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Multidisciplinary Approach to ILD – Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Putting It All Together: How to Sound Like a Pro in Your Report – Brett M. Elicker, MD
• Update on UIP – Brett M. Elicker, MD

• Imaging of Bronchiectasis – Travis S. Henry, MD
• Imaging of the Pleura – Travis S. Henry, MD
• Nodules and Small Airways Disease – Travis S. Henry, MD
• Non-Thrombotic Pulmonary Emboli – Travis S. Henry, MD
• The Lateral Radiograph is Even Tougher! – Travis S. Henry, MD

• Acute Aortic Syndromes – Michael D. Hope, MD
• Imaging of Pulmonary Embolism – Michael D. Hope, MD
• The PA Radiograph is Tough – Michael D. Hope, MD

• Look at the Heart: Cardiac Findings on Non-Gated CT – Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Mediastinal Masses – Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Post-op Chest – Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD
• Thoracic Incidentalomas – Kimberly G. Kallianos, MD

• HRCT Basics: Ground-Glass and Consolidations – David M. Naeger, MD
• Incidentals and Artifacts on PET/CT: How Not to Get Fooled! – David M. Naeger, MD
• Lung Cancer Screening: How to Follow the Recipe – David M. Naeger, MD
• Pulmonary Nodules: The Complete Assessment by CT and PET/CT – David M. Naeger, MD
• Typical and Atypical Appearances of Lung Cancer – David M. Naeger, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will know how to:

• Interpret high-resolution CT scans of the lungs and provide focused differential diagnoses
• Describe a practical approach to the imaging of lung infections
• Recognize typical manifestations of acute and chronic aortic diseases
• Describe the role of cross-sectional imaging in the evaluation of pulmonary embolism
• Differentiate benign vs. malignant lung nodules/masses on CT and PET
• Implement the use of CT and PET in the evaluation and staging of lung cancer

Intended Audience

This educational activity was designed for radiologists and other medical professionals who would benefit from a greater understanding of the interpretation of thoracic images.