Absence of the Cavum Septum Pellucidum
Course Overview
This course focuses on the absence of the cavum septum pellucidum (CSP) and its significance in fetal development. Participants will examine how CSP non-visualization can be an indicator of congenital anomalies, with particular attention to the nervous system and the corpus callosum, and its role in normal brain development.
Course Objectives
Understand the embryologic development of the cavum septum pellucidum.
Review the differential diagnosis for an absent cavum septum pellucidum.
Identify the sonographic signs associated with agenesis of the corpus callosum.
Discuss the neurologic outcome for an isolated absence of the cavum septum pellucidum and agenesis of the corpus callosum.
Target Audience
Physicians
Sonographers
Others who perform and/or interpret ultrasound.
Credit Information
Credit Type
* AMA PRA Category 1™
Number of Credits
1
* 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
Lyndon M. Hill, MD
Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences
Medical Director Ultrasound
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Disclosure
Dr. Lyndon Hill discloses no such relationships exist.
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
1 hour
Date of Release
February 3rd, 2014
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 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 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.
