SON 210B - Abdominal Sonography I

1. Describe the origin and course of the abdominal vessels.
2. Describe the various Doppler waveforms of specific abdominal organs.
3. Differentiate between sonographic appearances by explaining the clinical significance of pathological processes of specific vascular diseases.
4. Explain the appearance, frequency and significance of congenital anomalies of the liver and gallbladder.
5. Select the pertinent laboratory tests and explain the significance of abnormal lab results pertaining to the liver and gallbladder.
6. Differentiate between sonographic appearances of normal anatomy and pathological disease processes of the liver and gallbladder.
7. Describe the internal, surface, cross-sectional and relational anatomy of the pancreas.
8. Select the pertinent laboratory tests and explain the use of these tests in evaluating the function of the pancreas.
9. Differentiate between sonographic appearances by explaining the clinical significance of specific pathological processes related to the pancreas.
10. Describe the internal, surface, cross-sectional and relational anatomy of the renal and adrenal gland.
11. Select the pertinent laboratory tests and explain the use of these tests in evaluating the function of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
12. Different between sonographic appearances by explaining the clinical significance of specific pathological processes related to the kidneys and adrenal glands.