This activity provides a practical, clinically oriented review of recent advances in first trimester ultrasound. A mix of topics including comprehensive normal fetal anatomy and abnormalities of major organ systems in the first trimester is discussed. Updates to current guidelines and indications for imaging in the first trimester are presented. Tips, images, and pitfalls shared by the renowned faculty provide balance to the program.

This program is designed for obstetricians and gynecologists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, radiologists, family medicine physicians, genetic counselors and sonographers, who order, perform and interpret ultrasound examinations in obstetrics and gynecology. The goal of this educational activity is to bring the level of practice for the health practitioners to a higher degree of proficiency in obstetric sonography.

At the completion of this CME teaching activity, you should be able to:

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

PROGRAM

Session 1

Updates on Guidelines for First Trimester Ultrasound
Bryann Bromley, M.D.

Optimizing Your Approach to the First Trimester Ultrasound Examination
Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

Updates on Prenatal Genetic Screening & Diagnosis in Early Gestation
Lawrence D. Platt, M.D.

Congenital Mullerian Malformations: Role of 3D Ultrasound in Diagnosis
Beryl R. Benacerraf, M.D.

Session 2

First Trimester Ultrasound: Pregnancy Dating & Elements of Failed Pregnancy
Bryann Bromley, M.D.

Ectopic Pregnancy: Role of Ultrasound In Diagnosis
Beryl R. Benacerraf, M.D.

Case Presentation 1
Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.

Session 3

Ultrasound Scanning Demonstration: Fetal Anatomy in Early Gestation with a Focus on the Fetal Brain
Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.

Just Images: Normal & Abnormal Anatomy in Early Gestation
Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM

The Detailed First Trimester Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Approach to Fetal Malformations
Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM

First Trimester Ultrasound and the Fetal Central Nervous System
Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.

Session 4

The Face and Neck in Early Gestation
Beryl R. Benacerraf, M.D.

Fetal Cardiac Imaging in the First Trimester
Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

The Fetal Gastrointestinal System in Early Gestation
Lawrence D. Platt, M.D.

Characterizing Adnexal Masses in Early Gestation
Beryl R. Benacerraf, M.D.

Session 5

Case Presentation 2
Bryann Bromley, M.D.

Ultrasound Scanning Demonstration: Fetal Anatomy in Early Gestation with a Focus on the Fetal Heart
Reem S. Abu-Rustum, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FAIUM

Skeletal Abnormalities in Early Gestation
Lawrence D. Platt, M.D.

Ultrasound of the Urogenital System in Early Gestation
Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

Session 6

Ultrasound Markers of Placenta Accreta in Early Gestation
Bryann Bromley, M.D.

The Placenta & Umbilical Cord in Early Gestation
Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.

Case Presentation 3
Elena Sinkovskaya, M.D., Ph.D.

The Mid Sagittal Plane in the First Trimester: Putting it all Together
Alfred Abuhamad, M.D.

Session 7

Obstetric Sonography: Dos and Don’ts
Thomas C. Winter, III, M.D.

Ultrasound of the Endometrium and SIS
Thomas C. Winter, III, M.D.

Session 8

1st Trimester Ultrasound
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.

Ectopic Pregnancy
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.

Pelvic Pain
Leslie M. Scoutt, M.D.