SON4022

Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system

(MED)

Mr. P. Coombs

6 points + First semester + Clayton + OCDL + 12 hours per week + Prerequisites:Successful completion of SON4000, SON4010, SON4020 and SON4021 + Co-requisite: 3 days a week performing relevant clinical ultrasound examinations or equivalent

Synopsis: Sonographic scanning methods, standard protocols and interpretational skills for recognition of sonographic appearances of normal anatomy, anatomical variants and disease processes associated with the female pelvis, the scrotum and its contents. Appreciation of when to modify standard approaches to the clinical question and patient presentation and recognise limitations of ultrasound in relation to other medical imaging and laparoscopic examinations of the reproductive system. Introduction to ultrasound techniques in respect to the evaluation of the prostate and penis with an emphasis upon the selection of appropriate imaging modes.

Assessment: Compulsory attainment of a requisite number of sonographic examinations of the reproductive system + Three clinical case studies: 15% + One written examination (2 hours): 30% + Imaging recognition examination: 25% + Three clinical skills'assessments 30%