The anatomy of the neck is complex, with many critical structures in a relatively small cross-sectional area. Many structures in the neck also have similar soft tissue density or signal that further complicates interpretation for the radiologist.

It is important to recognize the anatomy and landmarks of cervical compartments as well as the patterns of spread when evaluating head and neck tumours.
This imaging-based classification it is a reproducible and consistent classification system endorsed by clinicians and radiologists specialized in head and neck cancer to assess lymph nodes involvement.

The training contains 20 anonymised real-life cases, grouped into 4 modules, drawn from Prof. Laura Oleaga's teaching files.

Unilabs Academy e-learning
The course is delivered using a Reporting Simulator — a unique, interactive tool integrated into our e-learning platform designed to mirror real-life clinical practice for radiologists. The Simulator includes a DICOM image viewer and a dynamic, structured reporting form. Upon submitting a report, you receive immediate, case-specific feedback, allowing you to identify gaps and refine your reporting skills.

You can start for free and complete the first 5 cases at no cost. Full access to all 20 cases and other courses and webinars can be unlocked by purchasing a Premium Membership.

📅 Join also our Head and Neck Cancer Imaging online fellowship with Dr Jan Casselman in Sept 2026!
Live lectures, case reading, and plenty of Q&A in an interactive format.
Check the agenda and schedule here

• Recognise the anatomy of the nasopharynx, oropharynx, hypopharynx and supraglottis
• List the areas of extension of head and neck tumours
• List the boundaries of the head and neck nodal levels
• List the expected patterns of nodal spread in head and neck cancers
• Correctly classify and stage the tumours following the TNM classification

Radiology Simulator - How does it work?

The specialised radiologist mentors have carefully prepared a structured reporting template to help you report the MRI cases, formatted in a quiz format while you also view the cases in a web-based PACS-viewer on the right.

1. First, you should review the case images.

2. Then, you can begin the reporting template quiz (meanwhile still reviewing the images on the right)

3. After you submit your answers, the correct answers will appear and you will receive a score for your report.

4. Alongside the answers, you will also find helpful comments and learnings that the specialised radiologist mentor has left. There might also be arrows or markings on the images to help you see relevant findings.

5. If you score more than 66%, you have passed the module and can download your CME Certificate. You can reset the module and try again if you did not pass.

You can save the module whenever you want and return to it later, giving you the flexibility to practice on your own time.

📽 If this is your first Radiology Simulator reporting course, don't miss the introductory video to the right!

Check our FAQ page you can also email us directly with your questions.