Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography

The Retroperitoneum

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Identify the retroperitoneal anatomy List the adrenal gland hormones and describe the syndromes associated with hypersecretion and hyposecretion Describe the sonographic appearance and clinical findings of adrenal tumors, retroperitoneal…

Urinary System

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Discuss normal anatomic location, function, and sonographic appearance of urinary system organs Discuss normal physiology of the urinary system Describe the sonographic scanning technique to image the urinary system…

The Peritoneal Cavity and Abdominal Wall

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the normal anatomy of the abdominal wall List the peritoneal and retroperitoneal organs Compare and contrast the different locations of fluid and their sonographic appearances Discuss the pathology…

The Gastrointestinal Tract

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the anatomy and relational landmarks of the gastrointestinal system Discuss the size of wall thickness and diameters of the gastrointestinal tract Describe the sonographic technique used to image…

The Pancreas

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the normal anatomy and relational landmarks of the pancreas Name the exocrine and endocrine functions of the pancreas Describe the laboratory tests used to detect pancreatic disease Describe…

The Spleen

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: List the normal anatomy and relational landmarks of the spleen Discuss the size and primary functions of the spleen Describe the normal sonographic pattern of the spleen Explain the…

The Gallbladder and the Biliary System

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the internal, surface, and relational anatomies of the gallbladder Explain the function of the gallbladder Differentiate the sectional anatomy of the hepatobiliary system and adjacent structures Describe the…

The Liver

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe normal anatomy of the liver, including vascular supply and relational landmarks List the functions of the liver Describe the liver function tests and their relevance to hepatic disease…

Vascular System

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the anatomy of the arterial system, venous system, and portal venous system Understand the function of the circulatory system Recognize the sonographic findings and pathology found in the…

Imaging and Doppler Artifacts

Objectives On completion of this chapter, you should be able to: List ways in which sonographic gray-scale images can present anatomic structures incorrectly List ways in which spectral and color Doppler displays can present motion and flow information incorrectly Describe…