MS DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND

The MSDU program mission is supported by the following program goals and objectives:

• In gynecology, it helps in evaluating the uterus, ovaries, and other reproductive organs for conditions such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
• It aids in diagnosing conditions like liver cirrhosis, gallstones, pancreatitis, renal cysts, and urinary tract infections.
• It assists in diagnosing conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and aneurysms.
• It aids in diagnosing conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis, ligament tears, muscle tears, and joint effusions.
• Breast ultrasound is often used as a supplemental imaging modality alongside mammography for evaluating breast abnormalities, characterizing breast masses, and guiding breast biopsies. It is particularly useful for distinguishing between cystic and solid lesions.
• Ultrasound guidance is invaluable for performing various minimally invasive procedures, such as biopsies, aspirations, injections, and catheter placements. It enhances accuracy and reduces the risk of complications by providing real-time imaging guidance.

FUTURE OUTCOMES:

The students will be able to understand the role of ultrasound in:

• Evaluating the uterus, ovaries, and other reproductive organs for conditions such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Obstetrics for monitoring fetal growth and development, assessing fetal well-being, and diagnosing abnormalities
• Imaging abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys, and urinary bladder
• To evaluate blood flow and detect vascular abnormalities in arteries and veins throughout the body.
• Increasingly utilized for musculoskeletal imaging to assess soft tissues, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints.