SONO 210 - Breast Sonography

(TP/SS only)

A study of the fundamentals of breast sonography, including the case study review of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of the breast tissue and its visualization with real-time 2-D and 3-D imaging, and Doppler. PREREQUISITE(S): SONO 204 or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): SONO 266 or consent of program coordinator. One hour lecture, one hour laboratory each week.. Formerly MS 210.

1 semester hour

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

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns of the breast.
Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the breast anatomy.
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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