Fetal Intracranial Anomalies
Course Overview
This course covers the diagnosis and assessment of fetal intracranial anomalies, which are common congenital conditions. It explores conditions such as ventriculomegaly, anencephaly, holoprosencephaly, and agenesis of the corpus callosum, along with imaging techniques used for diagnosis. Learn to identify these abnormalities using ultrasound and their associated risk factors.
Course Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will:
Develop a systematic approach to assess the fetal intracranial anatomy using the three axial planes.
Recognize some of the supratentorial and infratentorial CNS lesions one may encounter during the fetal anatomical survey.
Target Audience
Physicians, sonographers, and others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
2
* AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ARDMS, CCI, ACCME, and Sonography Canada.
Faculty
David E. Abel, MD
Assistant Professor
Division of Perinatology
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, Oregon
Disclosure
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests. Dr. Abel discloses no such relationships exist. No one at IAME who had control over the planning or content of this activity has relationships with commercial interests
In compliance with the Essentials and Standards of the ACCME, the author of this CME tutorial is required to disclose any significant financial or other relationships they may have with commercial interests.
IAME has assessed conflict of interest with its faculty, authors, editors, and any individuals who were in a position to control the content of this CME activity. Any identified relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated. IAME's planners, content reviewers, and editorial staff disclose no relationships with ineligible entities.
Estimated Time for Completion
2 hours
Date of Release
November 2nd, 2021
Date of Most Recent Review
December 9th, 2024
Expiration Date
December 8th, 2027
Accreditation
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Institute for Advanced Medical Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™s. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Sonographers: These credits are accepted by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography Canada, Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), and most other organizations.
For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board or other credentialing organization.
