Non-traumatic pathologies are one of the most common reasons for consultation in emergency care services. This course provides comprehensive instruction on the appropriate indications and protocols for imaging in an emergency setting. In addition, it will help participants accurately diagnose and understand various pitfalls and mimics leading to misinterpretation of acutely ill patients.

The target audience for this activity is radiologists and radiologists in training with an interest in emergency radiology.

After completing the material in this article, the learner should be able to:

1. Describe the entities that make up Acute Aortic Syndromes with distinguishing features.
2. Discuss evidence-based updates in the imaging of acute appendicitis.
3. Explain the spectrum of soft-tissue pathologies, organized by an anatomic approach.