Essentials of Genitourinary Imaging (2024)-MSES4220-2024

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The Essentials of Genital Urinary Imaging session consists of three lectures focusing on gynecologic, first trimester, and second/third trimester emergencies. The lectures cover a vast array of topics including adnexal lesions, uterine concerns, and peritoneal complications associated with gynecologic emergencies. The discussion kicks off with the assessment of various complex lesions and their potential diagnoses such as endometriomas and ovarian cancer, emphasizing the significance of vigilant and comprehensive imaging to prevent overlooking conditions like torsion or dermoids.<br /><br />The second lecture delves into first trimester ultrasound diagnosis, exploring the normal progression from embryonic development to signs of early pregnancy failure. The lecture emphasizes the importance of specific measurements for diagnosing early pregnancy failures and identifies various pitfalls in ultrasound diagnostics.<br /><br />The final session discusses second and third trimester obstetric emergencies, highlighting critical placental diagnoses like abruption, previa, and accreta, as well as the necessity for non-OB related maternal diagnostic imaging. The discussion underscores the importance of maternal health and the implications of critical diagnoses like HELLP syndrome, reinforcing the safe application of imaging technologies like CT and MRIs to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis during pregnancy emergencies.

Keywords

genital urinary imaging

gynecologic emergencies

first trimester ultrasound

second trimester emergencies

adnexal lesions

placental abruption

maternal diagnostic imaging

HELLP syndrome