DMS 233 - OB/GYN Pathology

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course presents an in-depth study of pathology, pathophysiology, disease states and sonographic appearances of obstetric and gynecological structures. Review of instrumentation and scanning techniques optimization for pathological findings. Sonographic identification of abnormal fetal growth and development in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd trimesters and major congenital abnormalities are also stressed. Clinical symptoms, relevant laboratory tests and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases and fetal defects are covered in this course. Sonographic images of pathological states as well as correlation with patient medical history and the findings of other imaging modalities are also presented. Prerequisite: DMS 123