SONO 112 - Abdominal Sonography I

(TP/SS only)

A study of the fundamentals of abdominal sonography, including the case study reviews of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of the abdominal and superficial structures. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 212 , BIOL 213 and SONO 204 or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): SONO 262 or consent of program coordinator. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly MS 112.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course a student will be able to

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns:

a. Thyroid

b. Liver

c. Biliary system

d. Pancreas

e. Urinary tract

f. Adrenal glands

g. Spleen

h. Prevertebral vessels

i. Peritoneal cavity, including potential spaces

Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the anatomy listed.

Modify scanning protocols based on sonographic findings and differential diagnosis:

a. History and physical examination

b. Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c. Clinical differential diagnosis

d. Role of ultrasound in patient management

Recognize and identify sonographic and Doppler patterns in clinical diseases that may occur in the following categories: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic.

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