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Description
The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS. In this review article, this new computed tomography-based mediastinal division scheme is described and illustrated. Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form. Getting the Most out of the Activity As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed. While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.Purpose of Activity
To increase the readers' understanding of the imaging evaluation of mediastinal masses detected in pediatric and adult patients.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Localize mediastinal masses based on the updated ITMIG CT-based mediastinal classification scheme.
- Provide a succinct differential diagnosis based on mediastinal compartment.
- Accurately characterize the most common imaging findings for pediatric and adult mediastinal masses.
- Recommend the best imaging modality available for assessment of mediastinal masses based on compartmental location and patient age.
Disclosures
All authors and staff in a position to control the content of this CME activity and their spouses/life partners (if any) have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.
Price:
FREE
Credits:
- ACCME 1.5 CME
- ABR 1.5 (SAM)
Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc. designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.
Qualified by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.
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Professions:
Other Health Professional
Test Code: JTIN0715
Published: Jul 2015
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources:
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Required Passing Score: 6/8 (75%)
Categories:
Imaging
Specialties:
Radiology