Obstetric Ultrasound
Ultrasound for pregnancy dating, anatomy, and growth.
What is Obstetric?
Ultrasound for pregnancy dating, anatomy, and growth.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
Preparation Checklist
0 of 3 completed
⚖️Obstetric vs CT
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Browse Obstetric Terms
Explore common terms in Obstetric reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.
Fetal Anomaly Scan
Systematic evaluation of fetal anatomy, biometry, and placental position
Fetal Growth Restriction Scan
Disproportionately small fetal measurements, abnormal Doppler waveforms
Obstetric Us Example 1
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Obstetric Us Example 2
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Obstetric Us Example 3
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Placenta Previa Scan
Placental tissue covering or adjacent to internal cervical os
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