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      Rami Eldaya Image

      Rami Eldaya, M.D.

      Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging

      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Associate Professor, Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Associate Professor, Neuroradiology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Research Interests

      Spine imaging. Interest in CSF leak and application of dynamic myelography for detection and establishing type of CSF leak. Spinal metastasis and primary spinal CNS tumors.

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2012University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, US, Doctor of Medicine, MD
      2008University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Business, MBA, Masters in Business Administration
      2006University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Biology, BS

      Postgraduate Training

      2017-2018Clinical Fellowship, Neuroradiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
      2013-2017Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
      2012-2013Medicine Internship, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas

      Licenses & Certifications

      2022Texas Medical Board
      2021RSNA Certificate of Course Completion
      2020RSNA Certificate of Course Completion
      2018Certification of Added Quality (CAQ) Neuroradiology
      2017Board Certification in Diagnostic Radiology
      2017MO Medical License

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - 2024

      Assistant Professor, Neuroradiology Section, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2019 - 2022

      Clinical Instructor, Neuroradiology Section, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 2018 - 2019

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Program Evaluation Committee, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, 2018 - 2022

      Member, MRI Safety Committee, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, 2018 - 2022

      Member, Neuroradiology Fellowship Selection Committee, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, 2018 - 2022

      Editorial Activities

      Associate Editor, Journal of Computed Tomography (JCAT) Neuroradiology Section, 2022 - Present

      Reviewer, Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology Neuroradiology Section, 2021 - Present

      Reviewer, Radiology case reports Neuroradiology Section, 2020 - 2022

      Reviewer, AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology Spine Section, 2020 - 2022

      Honors & Awards

      2024Castle Connolly Top Doctor, Neuroradiology
      2020American Society of Spine Radiology interventional paper of the year, Renal Excretion of Contrast on CT Myelography: A specific marker of CSF leak, American Society of Spine Radiology
      2020Clearing the Smoke: Key Findings in the Evaluation, Treatment, Planning and Follow-Up of Moyamoya Disease. Educational Exhibit, American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. Virtual Meeting
      2019The Forgotten Phakomatosis. Educational Exhibit, Radiology Society of North America Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois
      2018 - 2020Implementation of Acute Stroke Neuroimaging Team (ASNIT), 50% salary - Support of 2 years, Barnes Jewish Hospital
      2017Diagnostic Radiology Resident of the year, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
      2016External Auditory Canal: The Neuroradiology Outsider, Educational Exhibit, American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois

      Professional Memberships

      American College of Radiology

      2020 - Present

      American Society of Spine Radiology

      2020 - Present

      American Society of Head and Neck Radiology

      2019 - Present

      American Society of Neuroradiology

      2016 - Present

      Radiology Society of North America

      2013 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Formal Peers

      1. 2023. MD Anderson Call Primer: Neuroradiology Emergencies. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2022. Phacomatoses: Neuroradiology Manifestations. Invited. Galveston, TX, US.
      3. 2022. Spinal CSF Leak: A Timeline Journey. Invited, US.
      4. 2021. Evidence Based Acute Stroke Imaging: Treatment Influences”. Invited. St. Louis, MO, US.
      5. 2017. Perineural Spread in Head and Neck Imaging. Invited. Galveston, TX, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2025 - 2027
      Title:Assessing spine using spectral CT imaging
      Funding Source:General Electric
      Role:PI
      Date: 2024 - 2026
      Title:SPI-RADS: Establishing an Imaging Reporting & Data System for Spinal Metastasis Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiation Treatment
      Funding Source:MD Anderson Internal Research Grant
      Role:PI
      Date: 2024 - 2025
      Title:Establishing Daily Applicable Parameters for using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Spinal Cord
      Funding Source:American Society of Spine Radiology Research Grant
      Role:PI

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Eldaya, R, Ali, S, Hadi, M, Ormsby, J, Fadel, SA, Ho, ML. Spinal Metastasis Reporting. American Journal of Neuroradiology 47(8):2004-2014, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41663211.
      2. Al Qudah, H, D Hamilton, J, A Gubbiotti, M, Msherghi, A, Salim, H, Alizada, S, Liu, HL, Kumar, VA, Wintermark, M, Eldaya, R. Imaging features of high-grade astrocytoma with piloid features. Neuroradiology Journal 39(4):501-512, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41239912.
      3. Salim, H, Lakhani, DA, Hajjeh, O, Essibayi, MA, Chen, H, Balar, AB, Adeeb, N, Msherghi, A, Jung, M, Dmytriw, AA, Colasurdo, M, Malhotra, A, Gandhi, D, Yedavalli, VS, Ucisik, FE, Eldaya, R, Wintermark, M. Antithrombotic therapy and risk of intracranial hemorrhage in patients with cerebral cavernous malformations. Journal of Neurology 273(6), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42240840.
      4. 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.
      5. 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.
      6. 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.
      7. 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.
      8. Dagher SA, Alizada S, Al Qudah H, Waguespack SG, Shah KB, Eldaya RW. Imaging and clinical course of metastatic pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNET): A single center case series. Neuroradiol J 39(2):19714009251356278, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40576016.
      9. Walia A, Eldaya R, Orlowski H, Bollig C, Lee JJ, Harbison RA, Zolkind P, Jackson R, Puram SV, Pipkorn P. Predictors and Implications of Bony Union of Osseous Free Flaps for Oromandibular Reconstruction. Head Neck 47(11):3058-3067, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40557544.
      10. Alizada S, Eldaya RW, Salim HA, Taslicay CA, Gubbiotti MA, De B, Weathers SP, Wintermark M, Al Qudah H. Clinical and Imaging Features of Primary Intradural Extramedullary Ewing Sarcoma. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 46(12):2697-2704, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40506234.
      11. Hassankhani A, Freeman CW, Banks J, Parsons MS, Wessell DE, Hutchins TA, Lenchik L, Burns J, Eldaya RW, Griffith B, Hickey SM, Khan MA, Lawrence B, Paisley TS, Reitman C, Ropper AE, Shah VN, Steenburg SD, Timpone VM, Yahyavi-Firouz-Abadi N, Chang EY, Policeni B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria(R) Acute Spinal Trauma: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol 22(5S):S48-S66, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40409895.
      12. Eldaya RW, Parsons MS, Hutchins TA, Avery R, Burns J, Griffith B, Hassankhani A, Khan MA, Ng H, Raizman NM, Reitman C, Shah VN, Sliker C, Soliman H, Timpone VM, Tomaszewski CA, Yahyavi-Firouz-Abadi N, Policeni B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria(R) Cervical Pain or Cervical Radiculopathy: 2024 Update. J Am Coll Radiol 22(5S):S136-S162, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40409873.
      13. Eldaya, R, Kaya, D, Williams, MD, Calle, S, Schellingerhout, D. Clinical and Imaging Features of Head and Neck Metastasis of High-Grade Glioma. American Journal of Neuroradiology 46(1):160-165, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39667825.
      14. Shah VN, Parsons MS, Boulter DJ, Burns J, Callaghan B, Eldaya R, Hanak M, Hassankhani A, Hutchins TA, Jackson CD, Khan MA, Mullin J, Ortiz AO, Reitman C, Sampson C, Sandstrom CK, Timpone VM, Trout AT, Policeni B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Thoracic Back Pain. J Am Coll Radiol 11S:S504-S517, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      15. Shah, V, Parsons, MS, Boulter, DJ, Burns, J, Callaghan, B, Eldaya, R, Hanak, M, Hassankhani, A, Hutchins, TA, Jackson, CD, Khan, MA, Mullin, J, Ortiz, AO, Reitman, CA, Sampson, C, Sandstrom, CK, Timpone, VM, Trout, AT, Policeni, BA. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Thoracic Back Pain. Journal of the American College of Radiology 21(11):S504-S517, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39488357.
      16. Teo, JM, Kumar, VA, Lee, J, Eldaya, R, Hou, P, Jen, ML, Noll, KR, Wei, P, Ferguson, SD, Prabhu, SS, Wintermark, M, Liu, HL. Probabilistic Presurgical Language fMRI Atlas of Patients with Brain Tumors. American Journal of Neuroradiology 45(11):1798-1804, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38889968.
      17. Timpone, VM, Parsons, MS, Boulter, DJ, Burns, J, Eldaya, R, Grossberg, JA, Hassankhani, A, Hutchins, TA, Kelly, A, Khan, MA, Ortiz, AO, Potter, CA, Shah, V, Shih, RD, Wright, CL, Policeni, BA. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Suspected Intracranial Hypotension. Journal of the American College of Radiology 21(11):S396-S412, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39488351.
      18. Lee, J, Kumar, VA, Teo, JM, Eldaya, R, Hou, P, Noll, KR, Ferguson, SD, Prabhu, SS, Liu, HL. Comparative analysis of brain language templates with primary language areas detected from presurgical fMRI of brain tumor patients. Brain and Behavior 14(6), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38898620.
      19. Eldaya, R, Fagan, RJ, Dagher, SA, Roy, A, Dahyia, S, Fuller, GN, Wintermark, M, Parsons, MS, Huisman, TA. Imaging Features of Primary Intracranial Sarcoma with DICER1 Mutation. American Journal of Neuroradiology 45(5):626-631, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38637027.
      20. Lionel AC, Gurumurthi A, Fetooh A, Eldaya R, Ahmed S, Iyer SP, Nastoupil LJ, Westin J, Nair R, Fayad L, Malpica L, Tummala S, Flowers C, Neelapu SS, Wang ML, Jain P. Efficacy and safety of brexucabtagene autoleucel CAR T-cell therapy with BTK inhibitors in the treatment of relapsed mantle cell lymphoma with central nervous system involvement. Leuk Lymphoma 65(5):669-673, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38248629.
      21. Eldaya, R, Calle, S, Wong, FC, Learned, KO, Wintermark, M. Parathyroid carcinoma. Neuroradiology Journal 37(1):92-106, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37934201.
      22. Eldaya, R, Yeh, YH, Stunkel, L, Parsons, MS, Van Stavern, GP. Clinical, laboratory, and orbital imaging features of giant cell arteritis in comparison to non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropath. Frontiers in Ophthalmology 4, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39776976.
      23. Timpone VM, Parsons MS, Boulter DJ, Burns J, Eldaya RW, Grossberg JA, Hassankhani A, Hutchins TA, Kelly AG, Khan MA, Ortiz AO, Potter CA, Shah VN, Shih RD, Wright CL, Policeni B. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging of Suspected Intracranial Hypotension. J Am Coll Radiol 21(11S):S396-S412, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      24. Santos, MC, Eldaya, R, Van Stavern, GP. A Case of SUNCT With Neurovascular Compression. J Neuroophthalmol 42(4):E593-E595, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35482913.
      25. Eldaya, R, Kansagra, AP, Zei, M, Mason, E, Holder, D, Heitsch, L, Vo, KD, Goyal, MS. Performance of Automated RAPID Intracranial Hemorrhage Detection in Real-World Practice. Journal of computer assisted tomography 46(5):770-774, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35617649.
      26. Mallikarjun, KS, Parsons, MS, Nigogosyan, Z, Goyal, MS, Eldaya, R. Neuroimaging Findings in CHANTER Syndrome. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 43(8):1136-1141, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35798385.
      27. Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS, Rhea, L, Sharma, A. Delineation of Inner Annulus Fibrosus and Nucleus Pulposus on Routine T2-weighted MR Images. Spine 47(13):954-960, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35802121.
      28. Camps, G, Pavelchek, C, Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS. Novel radiographic presentation of primary syphilis of the tonsil. Radiology Case Reports 16(11):3217-3221, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34484522.
      29. Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS, Orlowski, HL, Reis, MN, Sharma, A. Evaluating the effect of a post-processing algorithm in detection of annular fissure on MR imaging. European Spine Journal 30(8):2150-2156, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33683440.
      30. Lee, JJ, Orlowski, HL, Schneider, JS, Roland, LT, Eldaya, R, Jiramongkolchai, P, Kallogjeri, D, Chernock, RD, Klatt-Cromwell, CN. Computed Tomography as a Predictor of Sinonasal Inverted Papilloma Origin, Skull Base Involvement, and Stage. Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part B: Skull Base 82:E335-E341, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34306958.
      31. Sharma A, Walk RE, Tang SY, Eldaya R, Owen PJ, Belavy DL. Variability of T2-Relaxation Times of Healthy Lumbar Intervertebral Discs is More Homogeneous within an Individual Than across Healthy Individuals. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 41(11):2160-2165, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33033049.
      32. Samara A, Eldaya RW. Ocular and brain imaging findings in Peters' anomaly: A case report and literature review. Radiol Case Rep 15(7):863-866, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32382368.
      33. Behbahani S, Raseman J, Orlowski H, Sharma A, Eldaya R. Renal Excretion of Contrast on CT Myelography: A Specific Marker of CSF Leak. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 41(2):351-356, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31974082.
      34. Samara A, Nepute J, Lu HC, Perrin RJ, Eldaya RW. Calvarial Langerhans cell histiocytosis in an Adult: Typical imaging findings in an atypical age group. Radiol Case Rep 14(12):1478-1482, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31641396.
      35. Eldaya RW, Paulino AC, Blanco AI, Chiang S, South M, Lehane D, Teh BS. Preservation of adrenal function after successful stereotactic body radiation therapy of metastatic renal cell carcinoma involving the remaining contralateral adrenal gland. Pract Radiat Oncol 2(4):270-273, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 24674163.

      Invited Articles

      1. Diaz L, J, Riascos R, Jackson R, Clifton D, Eldaya R. Diagnostic Imaging Fundamentals: Head Trauma. MedEdPORTAL, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      2. Eldaya RW, Eissa, O, Herrmann S, Pham J, Calle S, Uribe TA. Mandibular Lesions: A Practical Approach for Diagnosis Based on Multimodality Imaging Findings. Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology 40(6):1-7, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      3. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Calles G, Lee-Diaz J, Uribe TA. MRI of Conus Medullaris. Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology 39(24):1-7, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      4. Eldaya RW, Lo SS, Paulino AC, Blanco AI, Butler EB, Teh BS. Diagnosis and treatment options including stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for adrenal metastases. J Radiat Oncol 1(1):43-48, 2012. e-Pub 2012.

      Review Articles

      1. Eldaya, R, Parsons, MS. Post-Treatment Causes of Encephalopathy. Neuroimaging Clinics of North America 36(3):545-560, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42399024.
      2. Al Qudah, H, Calle, S, Learned, KO, Eldaya, R. Rare Head and Neck Tumors. Radiologic Clinics of North America 64(1):203-211, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41233056.
      3. Mallikarjun, KS, Eldaya, R, Miller-Thomas, MM, Orlowski, HL, Parsons, MS. Good Gone Bad. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 53(1):133-149, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37495483.
      4. Warren, D, Koch, C, Parsons, MS, Pérez-Carrillo, GJ, Eldaya, R. Head and Neck Sarcoma Tumor Board Survival Guide for Neuroradiologists. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 52(4):275-288, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36792427.
      5. Samara, A, Gusman, M, Aker, L, Parsons, MS, Mian, AY, Eldaya, R. The Forgotten Phacomatoses. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 51(5):747-758, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34607749.
      6. Samara, A, Herrmann, S, Ditzler, MG, Raj, KM, Orlowski, HL, Eldaya, R. External Ear Diseases. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 51(2):250-261, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33485754.
      7. Eldaya, R, Deolankar, R, Orlowski, HL, Miller-Thomas, MM, Wippold, FJ, Parsons, MS. Neuroimaging of Adult Lacrimal Drainage System. Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology 50(5):687-702, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32980207.

      Abstracts

      1. Mallikarjun K, Parsons M, Eldaya RW. CHANTER Syndrome (Cerebellar, Hippocampal, and Basal Nuclei Transient Edema with Restricted Diffusion). American Society of Neuroradiology 59th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      2. Fakhri M, Eldaya RW, Miller-Thomas M, Shimony J. Supervised classifier versus independent component analysis for presurgical planning using resting-state functional. American Society of Neuroradiology 58th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      3. Ofikuw F, Sharifai N, Miller-Thomas M, Orlowski H, Eldaya R. Correlating imaging and pathologicfindings in differentiating Aß-Related Angitis (ABRA) and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation (CAA-RI). American Society of Neuroradiology 58th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      4. Shehabeldin M, Farkas NS, Giles JA, Eldaya R, Goyal M, Heitsch L, Panagos P, Ford AL. Refining Hyperacute MRI Protocols to Increase Patient Eligibility for IV tPA. International Stroke Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      5. Gusman M, Mian A, Parsons M, Eldaya RW. The Forgotten Phakomatosis. Radiology Society of North America 105th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      6. Eldaya RW, Deolankar R, Orlowski H, Miller-Thomas M, Parsons M. Lacrimal Sac Solid Lesions in Adults; A Single Institution Case Series Experience. American Society of Head and Neck Radiology 53rd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      7. Behbahani S, Raseman J, Orlowski H, Sharma A, Eldaya RW. Renal Excretion of Contrast on CT Myelogram: A Specific Marker of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?. American Society of Neuroradiology 57th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      8. Gusman M, Eldaya RW, Kansagra A, Miller-Thomas M, Mian A. Clearing the Smoke: Key Findings inthe Evaluation, Treatment Planning and Follow-Up of Moyamoya Disease. American Society of Neuroradiology 57th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      9. Marple L, Eldaya RW, Shimony J, Benzinger T, Miller-Thomas M. Effect of Sedation on Resting-State Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Single Center Experience. American Society of Neuroradiology 56th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      10. Eldaya R, Marple L, Shimony J, Benzinger T, Miller-Thomas M. Feasibility of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) in localizing eloquent cortex in pretreatment planning inarteriovenous malformation. American Society of Neuroradiology 56th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      11. Eissa O, Al-Jadiry H, Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Raghuram K. Ouch?!! Watch out where you put that needle. Pearls and Pitfall in image guided spine intervention. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      12. Eissa O, Al-Jadiry H, Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Raj K, Heymann J. Common Artifacts in Neuroimaging: What every resident should know. American Society of Neuroradiology 55th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      13. Woolridge N, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Bih E, Raj K. Spinal Cord Signal Abnormality. Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      14. Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Raj K. External Auditory Canal: The neuroradiology outsider. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      15. Eldaya RW, DiVito D, Gatzert S, Pham J, Frank L. Congenital heart disease in adults: What can CT offer?. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      16. Herrmann S, Eldaya RW, Bih E, Ortiz-Romero S, Kirschner K. Finding the Fetus: A multimodality overview of the ectopic pregnancy spectrum, mimickers, and clinical management. Radiology Society of North America 102nd Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      17. Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Durgam A, Eissa O, Uribe TA. CSF a pathophysiology review: The obstructed, non-obstructed, not understood, and the leaky. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      18. Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Durgam A, Rana H, Lee-Diaz J, Uribe TA, Swischuk L. Pediatric Cystic Neck Lesions: A practical, detailed, and pragmatic approach for diagnosis based on imaging features and neck space. American Society of Neuroradiology 54th Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      19. Pham J, Calles G, Gatzert S, Eldaya RW, Gill H, Uribe T. Is That for Real? Unusual Manifestation of CNS Lymphoma and Review of “Lookalike” Lesions. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      20. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T, Swischuk L. What are pediatric orbital infections and why are they so devastating? A review of this common entity with an emphasis on imaging, mimickers, and complications. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      21. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T. Non-traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage: A detailed but simplified approach based on age group, location, and pathophysiology, with tips and tricks for junior residents. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      22. Herrmann S, Eldaya RW, Ross J, Eissa O, Uribe E, Pham J. Conductive Hearing Loss: An Algorithmic Approach Based on Clinical History and Pathology Divided into Anatomical Compartments. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      23. Eldaya RW, Cesani F, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Jain S, Frank L. Abnormal Motion of the Interventricular Septum as a Reflection of Underlying Cardiac Disease. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      24. Eldaya RW, Chow A, Ditzler M, Ross J, Divito D, Eiss O, Rafiei P. The Emergent Aorta: Multimodality Imaging Review in an Emergent Setting for Emergency Department Clinicians and Junior Radiology Residents “Cannot Miss Lesions”. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      25. Pham J, Herrman S, Ross J, Eldaya RW, Calles J, Eissa O, Uribe T. Be Easy on the Eye! Review of the Basic Orbital Anatomy and Schematic Approach to Evaluating Common Ocular Lesions. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      26. Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Wolfe G. Intussusception in a non- rotated gut with small bowel obstruction at 69 years of age?!! Why present now?. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      27. Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Singh H, Wolfe G. What every radiology resident should know about pyelonephritis: A common disease that can result in catastrophic complications. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      28. Eldaya RW, Gatzert S, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Kirschner K, Wolfe G. Gestational Appendicitis: What every radiology resident should know with MR emphasis. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      29. Calles G, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Vu L, Eissa O, Lee D, Uribe T. Intracranial Bleeding Mimickers: What a Radiologist Should be Aware of. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      30. Gatzert S, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Wolfe G. Small Bowel Obstruction: How to Identify what the ED clinician and surgeon want to know. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      31. Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Eissa, Calles G, Uribe T. Managing Midface Trauma: An overview of various complex midface fractures and imaging findings important for clinical management. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      32. Eissa O, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Herrmann S, Ross J, Hawkins H, Swischuk: L. Radiopathological correlation of acute appendicitis. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      33. Eissa, Ross J, Herrmann S, Ditzler M, Eldaya RW, Kirchner K. What could go wrong? An imaging review of first trimester pregnancy complications. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      34. Eissa, Eldaya RW, Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Ross J, Calles G, Wolfe G, Uribe A. Injuries not to miss!! A multimodality review of craniocervical junction fractures. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      35. Ditzler M, Herrmann S, Eissa, Eldaya RW, Jain S, Swischuk: L. Mesenteric Adenitis: A review of a commonly misdiagnosed entity. American Society of Emergency Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      36. Calles G, Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Ross J, Uribe T. Vertebrobasilar Dolicoectasia Complications: A Case Series of Cranial Nerve Compression and Infarcts due to a Basilar Artery Dolichoectasia. The Ibero-American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SILAN) Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      37. Calles G, Eldaya RW, Lan V, Pham J, Ross J, Uribe T. Transdural Idiopathic ventral Spinal Cord Herniation: A Case Presentation and Revision of the Literature. The Ibero-American Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SILAN) Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      38. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Pham J, Lee Diaz J, Uribe T. Movement Disorders: Review of Radiological Findings and a Suggested Guideline for Diagnosis. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      39. Eldaya R, Lee Diaz J, Garcia G. Role of Plain Films in Diagnosing Wrist Dislocations/Ligamentous Injuries: Often an Underutilized Modality That Can Diagnose Complex/Rare Cases Utilizing Simple Rules. Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      40. Lee Diaz J, Eldaya R, Goerner F, Bains P, Fuld M, Garcia G. CT Metal Artifact Reduction in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Promising Technique. Association of University Radiologists Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      41. Herrmann S, Eldaya R, Patel H, Ross J, Uribe T. Conductive Hearing Loss: Overview of various etiology based on anatomical compartment. Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      42. Herrmann S, Eldaya R, Lee-Diaz J, Swischuk: L. Pediatric Appophyseal Injuries: "Demystifying a common, yet confusing injury". Texas Radiology Society Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      43. Eldaya R, Eissa O, Jain S, Lee Diaz J, Uribe T. MR Imaging of Spine Marrow Pathology: Pictoral Guide to What Every Radiology Should Know. American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      44. Eldaya R, Eissa O, Jain S, Lee Diaz J, Swischuk L. Caudal Regression Syndrome: Imaging findings on Radiographs, Ultrasound, and MRI. What Every Radiologist Should Know, Presented Through a Case Report. American Society of Spine Radiology Annual Meeting, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      45. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Pham J, Calles G, Chandler W, Lee D, Uribe T. Cauda Equina: Understanding the Tail End of Neuroradiology through a Pictorial Guide of Pathology. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      46. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Ditzler M, Calles G, Pham J, Calle S, Uribe T. Pterygopalatine Fossa: Anatomical Review Through Pathological Cases of a Commonly Seen, Anatomically Remote, and Complex Route for Disease Spread. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      47. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Gill H, Calles G, Calle S, Uribe T. Mandibular Lesions: A Thorough but Practical Approach for Diagnosis Based on Multimodality Imaging Findings. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      48. Eldaya RW, Eissa O, Herrmann S, Pham J, Gill H, Lee J, Uribe T. Posterior Circulation: What Every Radiologist Should Keep at the Back of Their Mind. Radiology Society of North America 101st Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      49. Wolski M, Eldaya R, Swanson T, Sturgeon J, Wiederhold L, Colman M. Single Institution Outcomes of High Dose Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Following Radical Prostatectomy. American College of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      50. Wolski M, Eldaya R, Swanson T, Sturgeon J, Wiederhold L, Colman M. Single Institution Outcomes of Definitive Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy with Five Year Follow-up. American College of Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, 2011. e-Pub 2011.

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      1. Eldaya RW, Strahle JM, Goyal MS. Advanced Imaging Of Chiari 1 Malformation In: Tubbs R, TurgutM, OakesW. In: The Chiari Malformations. 2nd. Springer, Cham, 351-371, 2020.
      2. Heymann J, AL-Jadiry H, Raghuram K, Eldaya R. Imaging in Otolaryngology In: Chaaban, MR. 1st. Hauppauge, 2020.
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