Diagnostic Ultrasound for Sonographers

Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord

IMAGING ANATOMY Vertebral Bodies Ossified vertebral body appears echogenic Cartilaginous tip at spinous process appears hypoechoic Cervical : Upper 7 vertebrae C1 (atlas): No body, spinous process; circular shape C2 (axis): Body with bony peg (dens/odontoid process) C3-C6 similar in…

Germinal Matrix Hemorrhage

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Brain

GROSS ANATOMY Supratentorial Structures Gyri : Complex convolutions of brain cortex; hypoechoic on US Sulci (fissure): Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)-filled grooves or clefts that separate gyri; echogenic on US Sulci separate gyri, fissures separate hemispheres/lobes Frontal lobe Central sulcus separates…

Retained Products of Conception

KEY FACTS Terminology Incomplete uterine evacuation with retention of placental/trophoblastic tissue within endometrial cavity You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here

Myoma in Pregnancy

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Hydrops

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Fetal Anemia

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Macrosomia

KEY FACTS Terminology Newborn with birth weight > 4,000 or 4,500 g (10 lb) Fetus is considered at risk for macrosomia if estimated fetal weight (EFW) is > 90th percentile You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…