Ultrasound Case Studies III

Course Code: DGMS-228

Department: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Credit Hours: 1.00

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This course is designed for the fourth semester DGMS student. Introductions to pathology as seen in the clinical site with emphasis on critical thinking, correct vocabulary usage, identification of possible pathology, and correlation of possible diseases with signs and symptoms. Student must also actively participate in discussions giving at least one differential diagnosis with reasoning behind your conclusion using proper sonographic description. These case studies focus on pathology of the thyroid, scrotum, prostate, breast, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract, abdominal wall, and muscular structures. Prerequisite: Successful completion of DGMS 227 with a C or better or with approval of instructor or Academic Dean