ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY I

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This course details the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the following organs: liver, gallbladder/biliary system, pancreas, genitourinary system, spleen, adrenals, and retroperitoneum. Detailed instruction is given in the basic methods of routine abdominal examinations. Students will learn the sonographic appearance of the abdominal organs in both normal and pathological situations. Basic Doppler flow characteristics are also discussed. PREREQ: ACCEPTED INTO MEDICAL SCIENCES - DIAGNOSTIC SONOGRAPHY EMPHASIS