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The Palpable Superficial Mass: Nodes, Bumps, Hernias, and MassesModerator: Cindy Rapp, BS, RDMSSan Diego C · North Tower/Lobby LevelThe goal of this course is to develop approaches to the evaluation of superficialmasses. Topics will include assessment of lymph nodes, subcutaneous lumpsand bumps, and hernias.8:00 AM–8:30 AM Sonography of Abdominal Wall HerniasCindy Rapp, BS, RDMS8:30 AM–9:00 AM Sonography of Lymph NodesWui Chong, FRCR9:00 AM–9:30 AM Palpable Superficial MassesSusan Ackerman, MDFriday, March 14 • Conventionx The Use of Ultrasound in Perimenopausal PatientsModerator: Ilan Timor-Tritsch, MDMarriott Halls 3 and 4 · North Tower/Marriott Pavilion/Lobby LevelPerimenopause is a unique time in the lives of women. Significant bleedingissues often arise in which organic pathology must be distinguished from hormonalchanges; adnexal masses have a higher incidence of malignancy; andpelvic floor dysfunction from the trauma of childbirth is a major concern. Atthe end of this course, participants will understand how to use ultrasound inevaluation and management of these perimenopausal concerns.8:00 AM–8:30 AM Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Perimenopausal WomenSteven Goldstein, MD8:30 AM–9:00 AM The Adnexa: To Operate or NotJames Shwayder, MD, JD9:00 AM–9:30 AM The Pelvic Floor: Is the Support Weakening?Ilan Timor-Tritsch, MDUpdate in Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound: Hands-on CourseModerator: Charles Tegeler, MDMarriott Hall 1 · North Tower/Marriott Pavilion/Lobby LevelAttendees will have the opportunity to learn various techniques for performingtranscranial Doppler sonography, carotid Doppler studies, and 3-dimensionalneonatal neurosonology, become familiar with both imaging andnonimaging equipment from various vendors, and perform hands-on examinationson live adult models and manipulate neonatal cranial data sets underthe guidance of faculty.8:00 AM–9:30 AM Hands-on ScanningDorothy Bulas, MD, Judy Estroff, MD, Zsolt Garami, MD,Dana Meads, RT-R, RVT, (APS), Tatjana Rundek, PhD,and Charles Tegeler, MD40