Kim Learned, M.D.
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Kim Learned
Dr.
Kim Learned is Neuroradiologist interested in Skull Base Imaging which combines
knowledge in both Head & Neck and Central Nervous System advanced medical
diagnostics. She has been provided expert diagnosis and innovative image-guided
technique for safe and successful biopsy of challenging neck pathologies for
over 10 years. Dr. Learned graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honor with double
majors of Bachelor of Sciences in Biology and Bachelor of Arts in Literature
from University of Memphis, TN. She earned her MD degree from University of
Tennessee College of Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Residency University of
Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, and Neuroradiology Fellowship at
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. She joined PENN faculty in 2010
and subsequently MD Anderson Diagnostic Imaging faculty in 2018. She has vast
experience in administrative and leadership roles in Quality Assurance,
Clinical and Educational directorships, service lines and steering committees. Dr.
Learned serves in Education Committees
of radiology national society ASNR, ASHNR, RSNA, Evidence-Based Medicine
Committee and American College of Radiology Economics Committee on
Ultrasound.
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Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Research Interests
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Head & Neck and Skull Base MR, CT, US imaging
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Multimodality Image-guided Precision Diagnostic
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Post Treatment Surveillance Diagnostics
Clinical Interests
- Head & Neck and Skull Base advanced medical diagnostics.
- Innovative image-guided technique for minimally invasive and cost-effective biopsy and intervention of challenging oncologic head and neck pathologies.
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2003 | University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee, US, MD |
| 1999 | University of Memphis, College of Arts and Science, Memphis, Tennessee, US, Biology, BS |
| 1999 | University of Memphis, College of Arts and Science, Memphis, Tennessee, US, Literature, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 2008-2010 | Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2004-2008 | Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2003-2004 | Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital and Health Services, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2016 | New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners |
| 2010 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2008 | American Board of Radiology |
| 2008 | Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine Physician License |
| 2007 | Texas Medical Board Physician License |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Director of Neurointerventional Ultrasound, Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Clinical Effectiveness for Survivorship-Benign Salivary Algorithm Workgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness for Larynx Cancer Algorithm, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, Clinical Effectiveness for Thyroid Nodule Evaluation, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Cancer Network Integration, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Endocrine Center Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Regional Presentations
- 2019. Imaging of the Larynx. Conference. Texas Radiological Society 106thAnnual Meeting. Austin, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Cranial Nerves VII-XII Imaging. Invited. North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting. San Diego, California, US.
- 2025. PET Tracers in Neuroradiology, Problem Solving Every Day. Invited. Western Neuroradiological Society 57th Annual Meeting. Monterey, California, US.
- 2025. Skull Base Tumor Critical Features and Surveillance. Invited. American Society Head & Neck Radiology 59th Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
- 2025. Photon Counting CT- Head and Neck Imaging. Invited. ASHNR+ESHNR Webinar. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2025. Lesson from a Multidisciplinary Tumor Board. Invited. American Society of Neuroradiology 63rd Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
- 2025. Dual Energy and Photon Counting CT for Skull Base. Invited. North American Skull Base Society Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana, US.
International Presentations
- 2022. Deep learning based image reconstruction for improved 3D multiparameter mapping and synthetic MR imaging. Conference. ISMRM-ESMRMB & ISMRT 31stAnnual Meeting. London, GB.
- 2014. Sinonasal Glomangiopericytoma (Hemangiopericytoma): A Distinct Entity. Conference. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting. Montreal, CA.
- 2014. Schwantastic Journey through the Cranial Nerves: Imaging Guide to Cranial Nerve Schwannomas. Conference. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting. Montreal, CA.
Formal Peers
- 2025. Cancer Network Head & Neck Partner Retreat: Immunotherapy Treatment Assessment. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2024. Pre and Post-treatment Skull base and Current state of Immunotherapy treatment response. Visiting. Stanford, CA, US.
- 2024. Cancer Network Head & Neck Partner Retreat: Immunotherapy Imaging Response Pearls and Pitfalls. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Cancer Network Head & Neck Partner Retreat: Oral Cavity Cancer: Imaging Protocols & 8th edition AJCC T staging. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2020. Practical Approach to Sinonasal Imaging, Visiting Professorship. Visiting. Galveston, TX, US.
- 2017. Head and Neck Biopsy: Pearls. Visiting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2014. Post-op skull base: multi-modality imaging assessment for neoplastic surveillance. Neurosurgery Grand Round. Visiting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
- 2011. Head and neck infection. ENT/Radiology Grand Round Lecture Series. Visiting. Philadelphia, PA, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2016 |
| Title: | A Randomized Phase 2b Trial of Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy with the IRX-2 Regimen in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Stage II, III, or IVa Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity |
| Funding Source: | INSPIRE |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | IRX-2 2015-A |
| Date: | 2015 |
| Title: | Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Dexpramipexole in Patients with Chronic Sinusitis with Nasal Polyps and Eosinophilia (CSNP-E) |
| Funding Source: | Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2014 - 2017 |
| Title: | RadDx |
| Funding Source: | Neuroradiology Division, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Date: | 2000 - 2000 |
| Title: | Intercontinental registry database for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP). Prospective, double-blind, randomized, actively-controlled, parallel group study on the efficacy and safety of liquid immune globulin intravenous (human) CE1160 10% compared to immune globulin intravenous (human) gamimune N 10%, in subjects with ITP |
| Funding Source: | St. Jude Children’s research hospital, Department of Hematology, Memphis, Tennessee |
| Role: | Summer Research Intern |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Salim, H, Learned, KO, Zafereo, M, Wang, RJ, Msherghi, A, Dagher, SA, Taslicay, CA, Al Qudah, H, Alizada, S, Hu, MI, Cabanillas, ME, Busaidy, NL, Hamidi, S, Tawbi, H, Eldaya, R, Li, J, Wintermark, M. Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases due to Thyroid Cancer. Clinical Oncology 52, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41780125.
- Salim, H, Agosto, S, Al Qudah, H, Learned, KO, Zafereo, M, Wang, RJ, Hu, MI, Msherghi, A, Busaidy, NL, Ucisik, FE, Hamidi, S, Tawbi, H, Eldaya, R, Li, J, Wintermark, M, Cabanillas, ME. A differentiated thyroid carcinoma-specific graded prognostic assessment for brain metastases. Journal of Neuro-Oncology 177(2), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41981321.
- Dagher R, Khalaf A, Calle S, Dagher S, Shah K, Juliano A, Aiken A, Learned K. Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound in Neck Node NIRADS Category 2. American Journal of Neuroradiology 46(9):1893-1899, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39993796.
- Dagher, SA, Learned, KO, Dagher, R, Wang, RJ, Zhao, X, Hosseini, SM, Maniakas, A, Cabanillas, ME, Busaidy, NL, Dadu, R, Iyer, PC, Zafereo, M, Khalaf, A. [18F]-FDG Uptake as a Marker of Residual Anaplastic and Poorly Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma following BRAF-Targeted Therapy. American Journal of Neuroradiology 46(6):1260-1267, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39572200.
- Singh, V, Khalaf, A, Nguyen, GK, Fagan, RJ, Su, SY, Learned, KO, Hsieh, KJ. Imaging evaluation of sinonasal tract neoplasms. Mini-invasive Surgery 9:1-25, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Dagher, S., Liu, H., Ozkara, B., Calle, S., Kaya, D., Gule-Monroe, M., Chasen, N., Schellingerhout, D., Learned, K., Shah, K., Johnson, J., Sun, J., Schomer, D., Kumar, V., Wintermark, M., Majd, N., Nam, J., Chen, M.. The Impact of MRI-Based Advanced Neuroimaging on Neurooncologists' Clinical Decision-Making in Patients With Posttreatment High-Grade Glioma: A Prospective Survey-Based Study. American Journal of Roentgenology 223(4), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39140632.
- Eldaya RW, Calle S, Wong FC, Learned KO, Wintermark M. Parathyroid carcinoma: Imaging features of initial presentation and recurrence. A single center experience. Neuroradiol J 37(1):19714009231212361, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37934201.
- Ucisik FE, Huell D, Choi J, Gidley PW, DeMonte F, Hanna EY, Learned KO. Post-Treatment Imaging Evaluation of the Skull Base. Semin Roentgenol 58(3):217-236, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37507165.
- Zhao X, Wang JR, Dadu R, Busaidy NL, Xu L, Learned KO, Chasen NN, Vu T, Maniakas A, Eguia AA, Diersing J, Gross ND, Goepfert R, Lai SY, Hofmann MC, Ferrarotto R, Lu C, Gunn GB, Spiotto MT, Subbiah V, Williams MD, Cabanillas ME, Zafereo ME. Surgery After BRAF-Directed Therapy Is Associated with Improved Survival in BRAFV600E Mutant Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study. Thyroid 33(4):484-491, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36762947.
- ENE Group MO, Sahin O, Wahid KA, Taku N, He R, Naser MA, Mohamed ASR, Mäkitie A, Kann BH, Kaski K, Sahlsten J, Jaskari J, Amit M, Chen MM, Chronowski GM, Diaz EM, Garden AS, Goepfert RP, Guenette JP, Gunn GB, Hirvonen J, Hoebers F, Guha-Thakurta N, Johnson J, Kaya D, Khanpara SD, Nyman K, Lai SY, Lango M, Learned KO, Lee A, Lewis CM, Maniakas A, Moreno AC, Myers JN, Phan J, Pytynia KB, Rosenthal DI, Sandulache V, Schellingerhout D, Shah SJ, Sikora AG, Wintermark M, Fuller CD. Multi-Specialty Expert Physician Identification of Extranodal Extension in Computed Tomography Scans of Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients: Prospective Blinded Human Inter-Observer Performance Evaluation. medRxiv, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36865096.
- Learned KO, Vu TH, Choi JM, Gule-Monroe MK, Pytynia KB, Ginsberg LE. Purulent chondritis of thyroid cartilage. BJR Case Rep 6(3):20200013, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32922843.
- Hamza A, Gidley PW, Learned KO, Hanna EY, Bell D. Uncommon Tumors of Temporomandibular Joint: An Institutional Experience and Review. Head Neck 42(8):1859-1873, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32040228.
- Jurkiewicz MT, Stein JM, Learned KO, Nasrallah IM, Loevner LA. Hypoglossal nerve palsy due to carotid artery dissection: an uncommon presentation of a common problem. Neuroradiol J 32(2):123-126, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30648931.
- Lee JYK, Cho SS, Zeh R, Pierce JT, Martinez-Lage M, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Learned KO, White C, Kharlip J, Snyder P, Low PS, Singhal S, Grady MS. Folate receptor overexpression can be visualized in real time during pituitary adenoma endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery with near-infrared imaging. J Neurosurg 129(2):390-403, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 28841122.
- Tuan A, Chen YJ, Cottrill E, Kearney J, Nointin DC, Huang J, Loevner LA, Learned KO. Zebra Lymphoepithelial Cysts: Mimicker of Diffuse Bilateral Thyroid Gland Colloid Cysts. Neurographics - American Society of Neuroradiology 8(1):52-55, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Workman AD, Glicksman JT, Parasher AK, Carey RM, Brooks SG, Kennedy DW, Nabavizadeh SA, Learned KO, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. 18FDG PET/CT in Routine Surveillance of Asymptomatic Patients following Treatment of Sinonasal Neoplasms. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 157(6):1068-1074, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28809123.
- Chen YJ, Tuan AS, Cottrill E, Nointin DC, Huang JH, Kearney J, Learned KO. Zebra lymphoepithelial cysts: mimicker of diffuse bilateral thyroid gland Colloid cysts. Neurographics, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Tuan AS, Nabavizadeh SA, Pukenas B, Mohan S, Learned KO. Reversible dilatation of lumbar epidural venous plexus secondary to pelvic venous compression: mimicker of pathology. BJR Case Rep 3(1):20150287, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 30363285.
- Lee JY, Thawani JP, Pierce J, Zeh R, Martinez-Lage M, Chanin M, Venegas O, Nims S, Learned KO, Keating J, Singhal S. Intraoperative Near-Infrared Optical Imaging Can Localize Gadolinium-Enhancing Gliomas During Surgery. Neurosurgery 79(6):856-871, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27741220.
- Schwartz JS, Brooks SG, Stubbs V, Ghosh A, Tajudeen BA, Khalili S, Palmer JN, Lee JY, Nabavizadeh SA, Learned KO, Adappa ND. Temporal patterns of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography sinonasal uptake after treatment of sinonasal malignancy. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 6(12):1301-1307, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27383662.
- Phillips HW, Abdullah KG, Learned KO, Nayak N, McLaughlin E, Lee JY. Acute postoperative sialadenitis after retrosigmoid craniotomies. J Neurosurg Sci 60(3):403-4, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27402408.
- Khalili S, Worrall DM, Brooks S, Morris SM, Farquhar D, Newman JG, Learned KO, Ahn PH, Craig J, Kennedy DW, O'Malley BW, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. Endoscopy versus imaging: Analysis of surveillance methods in sinonasal malignancy. Head Neck 38(8):1229-33, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27142811.
- Ghosh A, Hatten K, Learned KO, Rizzi MD, Lee JY, Storm PB, Palmer JN, Adappa ND. Pediatric nasoseptal flap reconstruction for suprasellar approaches. Laryngoscope 125(11):2451-6, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26016422.
- Jabehdar Maralani P, Melhem ER, Wang S, Herskovits EH, Voluck MR, Kim SJ, Learned KO, O'Rourke DM, Mohan S. Association of dynamic susceptibility contrast enhanced MR Perfusion parameters with prognosis in elderly patients with glioblastomas. Eur Radiol 25(9):2738-44, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25680731.
- Learned KO, Lee JY, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Mohan S, Loevner LA, Bagley LJ. Radiologic Evaluation for Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Candidates. Neurographics 5(2):41-55, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Learned KO, Maralani P, Malloy KM, Loevner LA. Skull Base Reconstruction: Demystifying Postoperative Imaging Evaluation. Neurographics 5(2):56-63, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Guarav J, Learned KO, Mohan S, Alonso-Basanta M. Cerebral Hemodynamics and Metabolism in the Normal Post Radiation Brain. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Learned KO, Adappa ND, Lee JY, Newman JG, Palmer JN, Loevner LA. MR imaging evolution of endoscopic cranial defect reconstructions using nasoseptal flaps and their distinction from neoplasm. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 35(6):1182-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24457820.
- Learned KO, Mohan S, Hyder IZ, Bagley LJ, Wang S, Lee JY. Imaging features of a gelatin-thrombin matrix hemostatic agent in the intracranial surgical bed: a unique space-occupying pseudomass. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 35(4):686-90, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24184522.
- Learned KO, Adappa ND, Loevner LA, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Lee JY. MR imaging evaluation of endoscopic cranial base reconstruction with pedicled nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery. Eur J Radiol 82(3):544-51, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23219190.
- Learned KO, Malloy KM, Langer J, Loevner LA. Adults with palpable neck mass: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging. (Peer-Reviewed) In: Medina LS, Sanelli PC, Jarvik JG, eds. Evidence-Based Neuroimaging in Diagnosis and Treatment: Improving Patient Care Quality. Springer, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Learned KO, Thaler ER, O'Malley BW, Grady MS, Loevner LA. Hypoglossal nerve palsy missed and misinterpreted: the hidden skull base. J Comput Assist Tomogr 36(6):718-24, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23192210.
- Adappa ND, Learned KO, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Lee JY. Radiographic enhancement of the nasoseptal flap does not predict postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks in endoscopic skull base reconstruction. Laryngoscope 122(6):1226-34, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22566127.
Review Articles
- Zander, D, Aiken, AH, Chang, YS, Elsholtz, F, Hughes, RT, Juliano, AF, Learned, KO, Srinivasan, A, Strauss, S, Wicks, J, Bunch, PM. NI-RADS in posttreatment head and neck cancer surveillance: A framework for standardized imaging with clinical impact. Cancer Imaging 26(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41519917.
- Dagher, R, Khalaf, A, Ferrarotto, R, Learned, KO. Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Considerations in Head and Neck Oncology. Radiologic Clinics of North America 64(1):35-49, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41233057.
- Al Qudah, H, Calle, S, Learned, KO, Eldaya, R. Rare Head and Neck Tumors: An Imaging Review. Radiologic Clinics of North America 64(1):203-211, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41233056.
- Dagher, R., Calle, S., Learned K. Imaging approach for fungal sinusitis. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery 33(1):56-63, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39382179.
- Hamidi, S., Dadu, R., Zafereo, M., Ferrarotto, R., Wang, J., Maniakas, A., Gunn, G., Lee, A., Spiotto, M., Iyer, P., Sousa, L., Akhave, N., Ahmed, S., Learned, K., Lu,C., Lai, S., Williams, M., Hosseini, S., Busaidy, N., Cabanillas, M.. Initial Management of BRAF V600E-Variant Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: The FAST Multidisciplinary Group Consensus Statement. JAMA Oncology 10(9):1264-1271, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38990526.
- Choi J, Huell D, Ucisik FE, Learned K. Malignant and Nonmalignant Lesions of the Oral Cavity. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 35(3):311-325, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37032182.
- Hsieh KJ, Addae-Mensah K, Alrohaibani Y, Goad A, Learned K. Perineural Spread of Tumor in the Skull Base and Head and Neck. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 35(3):399-412, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37005170.
- Jain, V, de Godoy, LL, Mohan, S, Chawla, S, Learned, KO, Jain, G, Wehrli, FW, Alonso-Basanta, M. Cerebral hemodynamic and metabolic dysregulation in the postradiation brain. Journal of Neuroimaging 32(6):1027-1043, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36156829.
- Calle S, Choi J, Ahmed S, Bell D, Learned KO. Imaging of the Thyroid: Practical Approach. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 31(3):265-284, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34243863.
- Skolnik AD, Loevner LA, Sampathu DM, Newman JG, Lee JY, Bagley LJ, Learned KO. Cranial Nerve Schwannomas: Diagnostic Imaging Approach. Radiographics 36(5):1463-77, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27541436.
- Learned KO, Lev-Toaff AS, Brake BJ, Wu RI, Langer JE, Loevner LA. US-guided Biopsy of Neck Lesions: The Head and Neck Neuroradiologist's Perspective. Radiographics 36(1):226-43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26761538.
- Learned KO, Nasseri F, Mohan S. Imaging of the Postoperative Orbit. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 25(3):457-76, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26208420.
- Loevner LA, Learned KO, Mohan S, O'Malley BW, Scanlon MH, Rassekh CH, Weinstein GS. Transoral robotic surgery in head and neck cancer: what radiologists need to know about the cutting edge. Radiographics 33(6):1759-79, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24108561.
- Learned KO, Malloy KM, Loevner LA. Myocutaneous flaps and other vascularized grafts in head and neck reconstruction for cancer treatment. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am 20(3):495-513, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22877953.
Other Articles
- Chang BH, Shruti M, Learned KO Radiation-induced sinonasal osteosarcoma. AuntMinnie CME Case of the Day, 2016.
Editorials
- Learned, KO, Calle, S. Imaging in Head and Neck Oncology. Radiologic Clinics of North America 64(1):xv-xvi, 2026. PMID: 41233062.
Abstracts
- Dagher R, Calle S, Khalaf A, Learned K. Immunotherapy for Head and Neck Oncology: A Primer for Radiologists Mechanisms, Treatment Paradigms, and Imaging Evaluation. Radiological Society of North America 110th Annual Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Dagher SA, Dagher R, Learned K, Khalaf A.. Can FDG-PET Identify Residual, Viable Disease Following Neoadjuvant BRAF-Directed Therapy in Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma Patients. American Society of Neuroradiology 62th Annual Meeting, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- West NA, McCullum L, Mulder S, Salzillo T, He R, Ding Y, Wang J, Shah K, Learned K, Chen M, Lai SY, Fuller CD. A Bone to Pick: Morphometric Characterization of Black Bone MRI Towards Clinical Implementation. Translational Science Annual Meeting 2026, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Hwang KP, Learned KO, Takei N, Lebel M, Johansson P, David S, Wang X, Petersen C, Warntjes M, Banerjee S, Chi L. Deep Learning Based Image Reconstruction for Improved 3D Multiparameter Mapping and Synthetic MR Imaging. International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine & International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists 31st Annual Meeting, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Jordan R, Learned KO, Ginsberg LE. Metastatic Supraglottic Carcinoma with Perineural Spread Along a Spinal Nerve. American Society of Neuroradiology 58th Annual Meeting:583, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Whang JS, Lazor JW, Assadsangabi R, Thompson S, Lee JYK, Loevner LA, Learned KO. A Comparison of Steady State/T2-Weighted MRI to Gadolinium-Enhanced MRI for Follow-up of Vestibular Schwannomas Treated with Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting:626, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Masur J, Learned KO. Common Tumor, Very Rare Location. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting:1898, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Schneider J, Whang J, Bagley LJ, Learned KO. Postoperative Complications of Carotid Endarterectomy: Recognize the Zebra and the Hippos!. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Learned KO. Imaging Evaluation for ESBS: Radiology Contribution to Surgical Candidacy and Surveillance. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Boikov A, Loevner LA, Learned KO. Diagnosis of Spinal Infection. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting:670, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Weber CF, Bagley LJ, Lee JY, Alonso-Basanta M, Loevner LA, Learned KO. Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations: The Simplicity of Routine MRI & MRA and Conventional Angiogram for Follow-up after Gamma-Knife-Radiosurgery. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting:319, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Jurkiewicz MT, Gholami S, Nasrallah IM, Stein JM, Learned KO, Loevner LA. Isolated Cranial Nerve XII Palsy Due to Internal Carotid Artery Dissection: A Common Diagnosis with an Uncommon Presentation. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting:181, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Tuan A, Chen YJ, Cottrill E, Kearney J, Nointin DC, Huang J, Loevner LA, KO L. Simply Diffuse Bilateral Thyroid Gland Colloid Cysts?: Surprise! Zebra Lymphoepithelial Cysts. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting:116, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Phillips HW, Abdullah KG, Learned KO, Lee JY. Acute Postoperative Sialadenitis after Retrosigmoid Craniotomies. American Association of Neurological Surgeons 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Skolnik A, Wang S, Learned KO, Gopal P, Stein J, Brem S, Mohan S. Finding the Zebra in a Herd of Horses: Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging Metrics to Aid in Diagnosis of Hemangiopericytoma--Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. American Society of Neuroradiology 53rd Annual Meeting:952, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Tuan A, Learned KO, Nguyen C, Loevner LA. T-Bone: The Aftermath! Postoperative Imaging of the Temporal Bone. American Society of Neuroradiology 53rd Annual Meeting:779, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Nguyen C, Learned KO, Tuan A, Loevner LA. T-Bone: the Rare and the Well-done. American Society of Neuroradiology 53rd Annual Meeting:778, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Tuan A, Nabavizadeh S, Pukenas B, Mohan S, Learned K. Reversible dilatation of lumbar epidural venous plexus secondary to pelvic venous compression: Mimicker of pathology. American Society of Neuroradiology 53rd Annual Meeting:1158, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Ghosh A, Hatten K, Palmer JN, Storm P, Lee JY, Learned KO, Adappa ND. Pediatric Nasoseptal Flap Reconstruction for Suprasellar Approach. North American Skull Base Society 25th Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Skolnik A, Learned KO, Bagley LJ, Loevner LA. Imaging of Cranial Nerve Schwannomas. Radiological Society of North America 100th Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Learned KO, Lev-Toaff A, Langer J, Loevner LA. Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of the Neck Lesion: Head and Neck Neuroradiologist Perspective. Radiological Society of North America 100th Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Learned KO, Loevner LA. Case of the Day: Imaging of Orbital Amyloid. American Society of Head & Neck Radiology 48th Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Skolnik A, Learned KO, Bagley LJ, Loevner LA. Imaging of Extracranial Cranial Nerve Schwannomas. American Society of Head & Neck Radiology 48th Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Skolnik A, Loevner LA, Bagley LJ, Learned KO. Schwantastic Journey through the Cranial Nerves: Imaging Guide to Cranial Nerve Schwannomas. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Jay AK, Learned KO, Montone KT, Loevner LA. Sinonasal Glomangiopericytoma (Hemangiopericytoma): A Distinct Entity. American Society of Neuroradiology 52nd Annual Meeting, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Hyder IZ, Learned KO, Bagley LJ, Dolinskas CA, Han SS, Lee JY. Imaging Features of a Gelatin-Thrombin Matrix Hemostatic Agent in the Intracranial Surgical Bed: A Unique Space-Occupying Pseudomass. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting:448, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 24184522.
- Learned KO, Lee JY, Newman JG, Palmer JN, Bagley LJ. Radiologic Evaluation of Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery Candidates. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting:716, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Learned KO, Adappa ND, Lee JY, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Loevner LA. Temporal MR imaging evaluation of endoscopic multilayer cranial defect reconstruction utilizing pedicled nasoseptal flap. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting:324, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Learned K, Maralani PJ, Malloy KM, Loevner LA. Skull Base Reconstruction: Demystifying Postoperative Imaging Evaluation. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting:717, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Eliahou R, Learned K, Lustirg R, Alonso-Basanta M, Loevner L. Native versus Radiation-Induced Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Head and Neck. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting:572, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Eliahou RA, Learned K, Lustig RB, Alonso-Basanta MC, Livolsi VD, Loevner LA. Imaging of Native Versus Post-Radiation Head and Neck Sarcoma. American Society of Neuroradiology 51st Annual Meeting, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
- Learned KO, Lee JY, Adappa ND, Palmer JN, Newman JG, Loevner LA. MR Imaging Evaluation of Endoscopic Cranial Base Reconstruction with Pedicled Nasoseptal Flap following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery. American Society of Neuroradiology 50th Annual Meeting:618, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Learned KO, O' Malley BW, Thaler ER, Grady SM, Loevner LA. Early Tongue Denervation Misinterpreted on Clinical and/or Imaging Evaluation As Base of Tongue Tumors: The Hidden Skull Base. American Society of Head & Neck Radiology 43rd Annual Meeting, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
- Learned KO, Chi TL, Jackson EF, Hunter GJ. Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Is A Cost Effective Screening Sequence for Non-Parenchymal Pathology. American Society of Neuroradiology 44th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Book Chapters
- Calle, S, Kaya, D, Learned, KO. Fine-Needle Aspiration and Core Needle Biopsy of Thyroid Nodules. In: Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation. Springer, 37-54, 2024.
- Learned KO, Sampathu D, Mohan S, Loevner LA. Cystic Lesions in the Head & Neck. In: Neuroimaging: The Essentials. 1. Wolters Kluwer, 364-378, 2015.
- Learned KO, Malloy KM, Langer J, Loevner LA. Adults with palpable neck mass: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging. In: Evidence-Based Neuroimaging Diagnosis and Treatment. Springer, 641-677, 2013.
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