Fetal Echoadvanced
Fetal Echo: Heterotaxy Syndrome (Polysplenia) with Left Isomerism and AVD
This case describes a fetus with heterotaxy syndrome (polysplenia type), featuring left isomerism, a complete atrioventricular septal defect, and bilateral superior vena cava. Anomalous pulmonary venous return is also suspected.
#Heterotaxy#Polysplenia#AVSD+1
Abdominalintermediate
Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic Liver
This case focuses on the ultrasound appearance of hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with known cirrhosis. It highlights key features for diagnosis and surveillance.
#HCC#cirrhosis#liver mass
POCUSbeginner
Abdominal Aorta POCUS for Acute Abdominal Pain: Identifying Aortic Aneurysm
This case focuses on using POCUS to evaluate the abdominal aorta in a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain. The primary goal is to identify or exclude an abdominal aortic aneurysm as a potential cause.
#AAA#POCUS#abdominal pain+1
Breastintermediate
Complex Cystic Mass: Distinguishing from Complicated Cysts and BI-RADS 4A
This case highlights the sonographic features that differentiate a complex cystic mass from a complicated cyst. It explains why such lesions warrant a higher BI-RADS classification and often require biopsy.
#complex cystic mass#BI-RADS 4A#biopsy+1
Breastadvanced
Monitoring Axillary Lymph Nodes Post-Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
This case focuses on the ultrasound assessment of axillary lymph nodes after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), specifically looking for residual disease. It highlights the importance of changes in cortical thickness and hilum status.
#axillary lymph node#neoadjuvant chemotherapy#residual disease+1
Vascularintermediate
Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Screening
This case focuses on the screening and grading of asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in a patient with multiple cardiovascular risk factors.
#Carotid Stenosis#Stroke Risk#Duplex Ultrasound+1
OB/Gynintermediate
Acute Placental Abruption with Fetal Distress in Third Trimester
This case illustrates the sonographic findings of a significant placental abruption in a patient presenting with acute abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. It emphasizes the critical role of ultrasound in rapid diagnosis and management.
#placental abruption#retroplacental hematoma#vaginal bleeding+1
OB/Gynadvanced
Sudden Onset Pelvic Pain with Prior Ovarian Cyst
This case involves a patient with acute pelvic pain and a known ovarian cyst. Ultrasound is critical to differentiate between ovarian torsion and other causes of acute pain, such as cyst rupture.
#ovarian torsion#endometrioma#acute pain
Fetal Echointermediate
Fetal Coarctation of Aorta with Ventricular Disproportion
This case describes a fetus with suspected coarctation of the aorta presenting with ventricular disproportion and abnormal Doppler findings. It highlights the importance of detailed fetal echo for diagnosis and management.
#coarctation#ventricular disproportion#aortic arch
Breastintermediate
Lactational Abscess with Cellulitis
This case demonstrates the sonographic findings of a lactational breast abscess complicated by surrounding cellulitis. It emphasizes the role of ultrasound in diagnosis and guiding drainage.
#abscess#lactation#cellulitis+1
Renalintermediate
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Screening
This case demonstrates the sonographic findings of ADPKD in a patient with a family history. It emphasizes diagnostic criteria for early detection.
#ADPKD#polycystic kidney disease#renal cysts+1
OB/Gynintermediate
Fetal Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) on Second Trimester Anatomy Scan
This case illustrates the sonographic features of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome identified during a routine fetal anatomy survey. Key findings include a small or absent left ventricle and aorta, and a disproportionately larger right ventricle.
#HLHS#Fetal Echocardiography#Four-Chamber View+1