ECR 2026, Vienna

Categories: Abdominal Viscera, Imaging Methods / ETC Levels: I+II
Sunday, March 8, 2026/08:00-09:00

INTERACTIVE: YES (3^rd presentation)

Categories: Abdominal Viscera, Imaging Methods / ETC Levels: I+II
Sunday, March 8, 2026/08:00-09:00

Chairperson’s introduction (5 min) > Regina G.H. Beets-Tan; Amsterdam/NL

Concept-based learning:

understanding TNM staging (15 min) > Ioana A. Gheonea; Craiova/RO

1. To explain the fundamentals of TNM staging.
2. To show how TNM staging impacts surgical planning, neoadjuvant therapy, and prognosis.
3. To discuss the structured templates and AI in TNM staging.

Interactive case-based learning:

applying TNM to real cases (20 min) > Ferdinand Bauer; Kaufbeuren/DE

1. To present anonymised MRI images of rectal cancer cases.
2. To discuss common pitfalls, such as over-/under-staging, and unclear mesorectal involvement.
3. To compare junior radiologists‘ assessments vs expert reports for self-evaluation.

Gamification: TNM quiz and rapid

image review challenge (20 min) > Lucian Mihai Florescu; Craiova/RO

1. To present 10 rectal MRI images in quick succession and ask participants to classify them within 10 seconds each (TNM Staging Rapid Fire).
2. To show intentionally misclassified TNM reports and ask participants to spot the errors (Staging Error Hunt).
3. To present learning ideas.