ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Omphalocele

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Omphalocele

KEY FACTS Terminology • Membrane-covered midline abdominal wall defect with herniation of abdominal contents into base of cord Imaging • Liver + small bowel is most common type (large defects)…

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Gastroschisis

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Gastroschisis

KEY FACTS Terminology • Bowel herniates through right-sided abdominal wall defect next to normal umbilical cord insertion site • Newborn classification of gastroschisis ○ Simple: Isolated, no other bowel anomalies…

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Cleft Lip, Palate

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Cleft Lip, Palate

KEY FACTS Terminology • Cleft lip (CL) occurs ± cleft palate (CP) ○ > 80% of fetuses with CL also have CP • Variable classifications, best to be descriptive about…

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Cystic Hygroma

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Cystic Hygroma

KEY FACTS Terminology • Cystic lymphatic disorder involving back and side of neck causing multiseptated fluid-filled mass Imaging • Cystic hygroma (CH) is typically large ○ Multiple internal septations is…

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Baker Cyst

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Baker Cyst

KEY FACTS Terminology • Synonym: Popliteal cyst Imaging • Fluid distention of semimembranosus-medial gastrocnemius bursa • C-shaped cyst usually anechoic, thin walled, and well defined • Isoechoic or hyperechoic material…

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Intrauterine Device

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Intrauterine Device

KEY FACTS Terminology • 2 types of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in USA ○ Copper containing ○ Levonorgestrel releasing • Device inserted into endometrial cavity to prevent pregnancy • T-shaped polyethylene…

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Endometrial Carcinoma

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Endometrial Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Imaging • Transvaginal sonography study of choice for initial work-up of abnormal vaginal bleeding • Endometrial thickening: Focal more suspicious than diffuse • Polypoid masses with internal color…

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Leiomyoma

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Leiomyoma

KEY FACTS Terminology • Benign smooth muscle neoplasm of uterus • Synonym: Fibroid Imaging • Ultrasound (transabdominal and transvaginal): Study of choice; supplemented by 3D US and saline-infused sonohysterography •…

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Tuboovarian Abscess

Nov 10, 2024 by in ULTRASONOGRAPHY Comments Off on Tuboovarian Abscess

KEY FACTS Terminology • Spectrum of disease, including endometritis, salpingitis, tuboovarian abscess (TOA), and oophoritis Imaging • Transvaginal US is 1st-line modality • Early disease may be subtle • Pyosalpinx:…

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