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Abdominal Ultrasound II (SON 307)

Term: 2009 - 2010 Academic Year Spring

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Description

LIVER
The Goal of this course is to understand the composition and function of the liver. Being able to differentiate between normal and abnormal liver parenchyma. To enable the student to achieve the different views and patient positions needed to produce a quality exam.

GB, BILIARY SYSTEM, AND SPLEEN
Is a study of the function of the GB, biliary tree, and spleen. It will bring
together the use of the patients clinical and laboratory data along with the ultrasound exam in order to help confirm the patients diagnosis.

PANCREAS
Provides the knowledge of the composition, function and ultrasound appearance of the pancreas. To be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy. To enable them to appreciate the use of different views and patient positions needed to produce a quality pancreas exam.