THYROID ULTRASOUND
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Faculty Walk-Through

Introduction to Ultrasound and Basics of Neck Anatomy – Alex Tessnow, MD

• Introduction to ultrasound and related physics
• Review anatomic structures visible in imaging
• Discuss normal thyroid ultrasound imaging and image optimization
• Review locations of key landmarks, parathyroid glands and lymph node levels

Diffuse Thyroid Disorders – Aws Alfahad, MBChB

• Recognize sonographic features of diffuse thyroid disorders
• Identify common imaging features of Graves disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and subacute thyroiditis
• Review the clinical presentation and sonographic features of thyroid lymphoma

Thyroid Nodules and Risk Stratification – Paul Aoun, MD

• Describe characteristics of benign and suspicious thyroid nodules
• Review thyroid nodule risk stratification using TI-RADS and the proposed new ATA guidelines
• Review FNA recommendations based on risk stratification

Introduction to Ablative Techniques – Alex Tessnow, MD

• Learn appropriate patient selection for thyroid ablation
• Review differences in technique, indications and contraindications for ethanol ablation, thermal ablation and thyroid artery embolization

Case Presentations and Panel Discussion

• Aws Alfahad, MBChB
• Paul Aoun, MD
• Surgical Faculty
• Alex Tessnow, MD

Lab/Hands-On Experience

• Hands-on ultrasound practice reviewing anatomic features and image optimization, led by our proctors
• Attendees will be divided into small groups for optimal teaching
• Attendees will participate as sonographers and practice real-time visualization on one another with proctor guidance