Foreign Bodies
Foreign Bodies Tim S. Gibbs OBJECTIVES Identify and give examples of different types of soft-tissue foreign bodies (STFBs) based on composition. Explain sensitivity and specificity. List the important information the…
The Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, and Neck
The Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, and Neck Ambree Penrod OBJECTIVES Describe the thyroid gland embryology, surface anatomy, anatomic variants, and the common relational landmarks. Discuss the physiology of the thyroid…
Interventional Procedures
Interventional Procedures Aubrey J. Rybyinski OBJECTIVES Describe the benefits of sonography-guided interventional procedures. Discuss the indications and contraindications for sonography-guided interventional procedures. Explain the role of the sonographer during sonography-guided…
The Infant Spine
The Infant Spine Tara K. Cielma Anjum N. Bandarkar OBJECTIVES Describe the embryological development of the spine. Define the process for sonographic evaluation of the spine. List the clinical indications…
The Adrenal Glands
The Adrenal Glands Amber Wooten OBJECTIVES Identify the sonographic role in the evaluation of the adrenal glands. Describe the embryologic development of the adrenal glands. Discuss the anatomy and physiology…
The Retroperitoneum
The Retroperitoneum Joie Burns OBJECTIVES Identify the compartments of the retroperitoneum and the fascia that divide them. List the muscles, organs, and vessels normally found in each retroperitoneal compartment. Differentiate…
Organ Transplantation
Organ Transplantation Kevin D. Evans OBJECTIVES Describe each part of the comprehensive patient history including laboratory values and medications and its importance in evaluating the patient with an organ transplantation….
The Infant Hip Joints
The Infant Hip Joints Charlotte Henningsen OBJECTIVES Describe the embryologic development of the hip joint. Illustrate the bones and joints of the hip. List the risk factors associated with the…
The Pancreas
The Pancreas Kellie A. Schmidt OBJECTIVES Describe pancreatic surface anatomy, vascular supply, and the common relational landmarks. Discuss the most common pancreatic congenital anomalies to include pancreas divisum, annular pancreas,…
The Lower Urinary Tract
The Lower Urinary Tract Cathie Scholl OBJECTIVES Describe the embryologic development, normal anatomy, and function of the lower urinary tract. Discuss the various sonographic techniques that can be used for…
