EPONYMS IN
NEURORADIOLOGY
We are also pleased to offer fellows, registrars & JMOs, interns and medical students the opportunity to deliver a 3-minute presentation as part of our Eponyms in Neuroradiology Session.
Abstracts submissions are invited to illustrate an eponym commonly used in neuroradiology to designate:
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a disease or syndrome
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a feature of a disease
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a technique, instrument or physics feature
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an anatomic structure
Authors will be encouraged to link the past to the present.
Background
An eponym refers to the name of a disease, a structure, or a technical feature based on or derived from the name of a person (real or fictitious). The word is derived from the ancient Greek ἐπώνυμος (epṓnymos), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) and ὄνυμα (ónyma, “name”).
Most commonly, eponyms refer to the person who first discovered and described the condition, though some eponyms relate to a patient (e.g., Lou Gehrig's disease).
In neuroradiology, eponyms are commonly used in reporting and communication, as they provide an efficient, concise, and short way of describing signs, syndromes, structures, techniques, or artefacts.
Importantly, eponyms offer a cultural bridge, linking the current standards of practice to the historical foundations of our discipline. Moreover, eponyms honour the contribution of the pioneers in in our field who developed modern neuroradiology as we know it.
Aims
In creating a session on “Eponyms in Neuroradiology”, ANZSNR pursues twofold goals:
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to illustrate (little known) eponyms commonly used and correlate their origin with current day neuroradiological practice.
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to offer trainees a low-threshold opportunity to actively participate in the ANZSNR ASM, allowing them to gain experience in preparing an abstract and delivering a short presentation.
We encourage authors to explore the use of eponyms across different languages, cultural contexts, ancient world mythologies, and medical traditions.
The program planning committee will prioritise abstracts that report relatively little-known, yet clinically highly relevant eponyms. Presenters are encouraged to link the past to the present, i.e., translate the historical and cultural significance of the eponym to the clinical value in modern neuroradiology and/or neuroscience.
EPONYM ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Abstracts will be reviewed by the organising committee and results will be sent to the author no later than 31st January 2025.
Once you are notified that your abstract is accepted, you need to register to confirm your attendance. Discounted registration is offered to presenters.
Guidelines for Submission of Abstract and Preparation of PowerPoint slides
For information on how to prepare & submit your abstract and prepare your PowerPoint presentation please download the guidelines HERE
Abstract Withdrawal
Requests for withdrawal of an abstract must be received in writing no later than 27th February 2025.