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September 9, 2024

First Trimester Cervical Funneling

First Trimester Cervical Funneling- An Uncommon Case Cervical funneling is the premature opening of the internal os of the cervix, which creates the shape of a funnel when there is still closed or functional cervix at the external os. In pregnant women, the mean cervical length is 3.5-4cm from 14-30 weeks. A transvaginal cervical length…

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August 29, 2024

August Lunch + Learn: Placenta Previa

August Lunch + Learn: Placenta Previa Below is a recording of our August Lunch + Learn Zoom Session. Watch this short video as Kerry Faulk discusses placenta previa. She also answers questions and provides tips and tricks when imaging is difficult.

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Marginal Placenta Previa

Marginal Placenta Previa The following case study reviews a follow up exam due to a marginal placenta previa identified at her 20 week growth + anatomy scan. Case Study This patient returned for a follow up ultrasound exam (CPT 76815) for a low lying placenta identified on her 20 wk growth and anatomy scan. She…

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Nine Week Gestation with Retroverted uterus – Well, this is confusing?!

This case includes image orientation and scanning technique for a retroverted uterus imaged transvaginally.

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Eight Week Pregnancy – What if I don’t have an EndoVaginal probe?

This case study explains how to perform an early first trimester ultrasound exam if you do not have access to a transvaginal probe.

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January 22, 2024

Re-Dating in the First Trimester

EARLY 1ST TRIMESTER ULTRASOUND Identifying and accurately dating a pregnancy early in the first trimester is vital information for appropriate obstetric care throughout pregnancy. A proper EDD is critical in decisions regarding interventions, monitoring fetal growth, and scheduling and interpreting antepartum tests. What do we do if the LMP differs from our ultrasound…

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January 13, 2024

IUP with a fibroid

IUP WITH FIBROID Patient arrived for a dating ultrasound. Her gestational age per LMP was 9w1d. The exam began transabdominally. This is an important step. While transvaginally scanning is the gold standard for early first trimester dating, viewing transabdominally first gives you an overall view of the pelvis. This prepares you for the transvaginal approach…

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August 28, 2023

Fetal Demise with Dermoid

Fetal Demise with Dermoid Patient presented with a positive urine pregnancy test, cramping and an LMP with a gestational age of 9w3d. The exam began transabdominally. While this may not be the prettiest view of the baby it gives the practitioner an overview of the entire pelvis. Here you can see that this is an…