Absence of the Cavum Septum Pellucidum
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Course Overview
Course Content
Credits
* AMA PRA Category 1™ credits are used by physicians and other groups like PAs and certain nurses. Category 1 credits are accepted by the ACCME, ARDMS, CCI, and Sonography Canada.
Course Details
- Duration
- 1.00 hour
- Released
- Feb 3, 2014
- Last Review
- Dec 9, 2024
- Expires
- Dec 8, 2027
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.
Faculty & Disclosure
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.
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 1.00 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.
