Ultrasound Office-based for the Otolaryngologists

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: West Exhibit Hall A, Learning Zone 4

Moderator(s)

Erivelto M. Volpi, MD, PhD

Oncology Center
Oswaldo Cruz German Hospital
Santo Andre, United States

Panelist(s)

MR

Marika D. Russell, MD

Assistant Professor
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Victoria E. Banuchi, MD MPH

Associate professor
Md Anderson cancer center
Houston , TX, United States
Rafael De Cicco, MD

Head - Head and Neck Surgery Department
Instituto de Câncer Dr Arnaldo
Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Disclosure(s):

Erivelto M. Volpi, MD, PhD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Attendees will learn to integrate Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) into the ENT clinic to enhance diagnostic precision and patient care. This session covers sonographic anatomy of the thyroid, neck, and salivary glands, with a focus on TI-RADS risk stratification and the identification of malignant features. Participants will master ultrasound-guided FNA techniques to improve biopsy yields and explore the latest AI-enhanced portable hardware. We will also address the logistics of office-based implementation, including coding, documentation, and equipment selection. Empower your practice by transitioning from palpation to real-time, high-resolution imaging.

Learning Objectives:

Patient Care & Procedural Skills: Participants will be able to apply standardized ultrasound classification systems (such as TI-RADS) to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules and cervical lymphadenopathy, resulting in more accurate, timely clinical decisions.
Medical Knowledge: Attendees will be able to demonstrate the technical ability to perform ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA), utilizing real-time needle visualization to increase diagnostic yield and reduce complications compared to palpation-guided techniques.
Systems-Based Practice: Participants will be able to establish a framework for incorporating POCUS into their office workflow, including selecting appropriate portable hardware, standardized documentation of findings, and accurate procedural coding to ensure practice sustainability.