Sonographic Approach to the Liver 1&2

Course overview

What enzymes mean, how they trend with liver pathology, indications for ultrasound, sampling and follow up protocols. Learning Objectives: 1. What do the enzymes mean and how do they trend with liver pathology? 2. Applications of clinical sonography: Indications for an ultrasound 3. Examples of disease processes: traditional vs diagnostic efficiency approach 4. Patient preparation for the sonogram to maximize the diagnostic value 5. Sampling: When to FNA and when to biopsy 6. Efficiency maneuvers for liver work-ups 7. Follow-up scans 8. Clinical sonography case examples