Radiological, surgical, and pathological anatomy of the head and neck

Enlightening diagnostic and therapeutic gray zones through the multidisciplinary approach The Second EHNS Academy Course – Segment 1: Oropharynx and Larynx 31st August / 2nd September 2026 Ferrero Foundation Alba, Italy A course providing a comparative analysis of radiological, surgical, and pathological head and neck anatomy using 3D visualization to improve diagnostic work-up and therapeutic planning in head and neck malignancies. Diagnostic and therapeutic gray zones are addressed through multidisciplinary discussion of paradigmatic clinical cases, supporting clinical decision making guided by shared multidisciplinary expertise.

Course Rationale In head and neck oncology, the growing emphasis on post-treatment quality of life has driven the development of therapeutic strategies aimed at reducing morbidity while preserving oncological effectiveness.

This evolution has supported the adoption of minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical approaches, particularly in the management of laryngeal and oropharyngeal malignancies, where anatomical complexity and biological heterogeneity directly influence clinical outcomes. Sponsored by the EHNS Academy, this second European course - Segment 1: Oropharynx & Larynx - provides a comparative analysis of radiological, surgical, and pathological anatomy of these anatomical subsites, leveraging 3D visualization to enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize therapeutic strategies. Particular emphasis is placed on diagnostic and therapeutic gray zones, which are addressed through multidisciplinary discussion of paradigmatic clinical cases, promoting clinical decision making guided by shared multidisciplinary expertise.

The course is structured into two full daily modules dedicated to the larynx and the oropharynx, complemented by a half-day session focused on cross-disciplinary topics that are common to both anatomical sites and relevant across specialties. Each full day includes: • Morning sessions featuring radiological anatomy, pathology-focused symposia on specimen evaluation, and selected components of comparative surgical anatomy, presented using 3D projection • Afternoon sessions dedicated to completing the comparative analysis of surgical anatomy through inside-out and outside-in approaches, followed by multidisciplinary discussion of diagnostic and therapeutic gray zones based on paradigmatic clinical cases.

Segment 1: Oropharynx & Larynx Roberto Maroldi Head and Neck Radiologist Patrizia Morbini Pathologist Giovanni Succo Head and Neck Surgeon President EHNS Alessandro Vercelli Anatomist All anatomical dissections and surgical demonstrations are captured and broadcast entirely in 3D, enhancing spatial understanding and interdisciplinary integration. This segment is designed for Radiologists, Head and Neck Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Maxillofacial Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Medical and Radiation Oncologists, Oral and Plastic Surgeons, and Pathologists with a specific interest in laryngeal and oropharyngeal oncology.

Anatomical overview of the oropharynx/parapharyngeal spaces: online preparatory lesson delivered before the meeting Anatomical overview of the larynx/hypopharynx: online preparatory lesson delivered before the meeting.

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