The document discusses the value of ultrasound in women's health. It provides an overview of common uses of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, including evaluating pregnancies, detecting fetal abnormalities, and identifying issues like uterine fibroids or cysts. The document also outlines some common pathological conditions that can be seen on ultrasound scans of women, such as ectopic pregnancies, dermoid cysts, and fetal anomalies. Finally, it emphasizes that ultrasound is a safe, widely-used, and important medical imaging tool for evaluating women's health.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF
ULTRASOUND IN WOMEN
Nchanji Nkeh Keneth
kennchanji@yahoo.com/ excellence660@gmail.com
B.TECH/HPD MDIRT
POLYVALENT RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST/SONOGRAPHER
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2. Part A
General Overview of Ultrasound
use in Women
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3. Presentation outline
An overview of Ultrasound/medical
imaging
Encountered pathologies during
ultrasound Scans in women
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4. Main Study Objective
To acquire general
knowledge on value of
Ultrasound in women
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5. General Introduction
Brief History of Medical Imaging
and Ultrasonography
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6. Popular Ultrasonography Myths
Can Ultrasound Cause Cancer?
Will it cause harm to my
growing baby?
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7. Applications of Ultrasound in
Women
First Obstetric Ultrasound Scan
was done in 1953
Till date, the benefits have been
enormous
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8. Major Areas of Use
 Obstetrics
 Gynecology
 Others….
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9. Common Gynecologic Problems in
Women Detected on Ultrasound
 Uterine fibroids
 Cystic lesions (Neoplastic or benign)
 PIDs
 Congenital Malformations
 Pelvic Masses
 Uterine Polyps
 Adnexal Pathologies
 Breast abnormalities
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10. Obstetrical Problems Detected on
Ultrasound
 Fetal Malformations
 Ectopic Pregnancy
 Fetal Demise
 Abnormal Multiple
Gestation
 Placental
Abnormalities
 Yolk Sac/GS
Problems
 Bleeding in
Pregnancy
 Abortion
 Blighted Ovum
 Amniotic Fluid
Abnormalities
 Molar Pregnancy
 Etc etc etc
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11. Reasons Why Women Should Do an
Ultrasound Scan
NB: Ultrasound Till Date is safe for every one
and is the cheapest, accessible, Medical Imaging
Tool for women
Its use in women is recommended by Renowned
Reputable Organizations such as UKAS, AIUM
etc. based on evidence from thorough research
works
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12. Gynecologic US Scan could be
done….
If the female has:
 Menstrual irregularities
 Persistent LAP
 Feels a palpable Hypogastric mass
 Follow up of a detected abnormality
 To locate an IUCD
 Guidance during Interventional Procedures, et
etc
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13. An Obstetric US scan could be
done…..
To confirm an IUP
Determine the number of GS
R/o the Cause of Bleeding
Evaluate Fetal /pregnancy status
To diagnose the cause of persistent or sudden LAP
To evaluate fetal position and placenta location
To detect fetal anomalies, etc etc etc
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14. Preparing For A Gynecologic US
 you will need a full Urinary Bladder
for TAS or
 Notify in case of any allergies for TVS
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15. This machine Shall be Used
 The Ultrasound Machine and
Associated Probes
 Insert…….
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16. Preparing For an Obstetric US
 In early first Trimester, a full UB is
required for TAS
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17. Ultrasound machine with probes. Courtesy of St.
Blaise Clinic
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18. Part B
Abnormalities encountered
during ultrasound Scan in
Women
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19. The Female Pelvic Anatomy
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20. Myomas (fibroids)
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22. Vaginal Tumors
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23. Fetal Demise
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24. Dermoid Cyst
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25. APPENDICITIS
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29. Ectopic Pregnancy
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30. Emergency Radiology
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31. Emergency Radiology
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32. Emergency Radiology
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33. Emergency Radiology
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37. FETAL Gender
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38. Polyhydramnious
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39. Blighted Ovum
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40. Normal Fetal Anatomy
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41. Take Home Points
 Ultrasound is safe and widely applicable
in Women
 Ultrasound is recommended for all
women
 Various pathological conditions can be
detected on Ultrasound
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42. US Exam Is Operator Dependent
Appropriate request forms for US
scan with the right indications, will
influence the outcome
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43. References
1.ISUOG Practice Guidelines: Performance of First
Trimester Fetal Ultrasound Scan. Ultrasound Obstet
Gynecol 2013. 41:102-113. DOI: 10.1002/Uog.12342
2.Kathryn A.G (2014). Ultrasound In Obstetrics and
Gynecology: A Practitioner’s Guide. Davis Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 0-941022-80-3
3.Alfred A (2014): Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology: A Practical Approach. First Edition. ISBN:
14:978-0-692-26142-2
4.NHS (2015). Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme. A
Handbook for Ultrasound Practitioners. April 2015
5.AIUM 2017. Ultrasound Practice Parameter
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