Pouya Ziai MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mohammadreza Hayeri MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Oleg Teytelboym MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Become familiar with normal imaging findings and sonographic features of the first trimester pregnancy Understand sonographic features of first trimester pregnancy complications Understand common imaging pitfalls and become aware of practical patient management tips  

Sonographic appearance of normal intrauterine pregnancy Estimation of gestational age Review serum Beta-HCG levels variability during the first trimester, discriminatory levels, and their reliability. Early pregnancy failure Sonographic diagnosis of embryonic demise Non-viability cut-offs recommended by the American College of Radiology Sonographic predictors of poor pregnancy outcome Gestational sac diameter and crown rump length discrepancy Subchorionic hemorrhage Amniotic sac abnormalities Yolk sac size and shape Fetal heart rate Ectopic pregnancy Gestational age and Beta-HCG cutoffs for visualization of intrauterine pregnancy Signs of rupture Features affecting management Methotrexate treatment exclusion criteria    

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Ziai, P, Hayeri, M, Teytelboym, O, First Trimester Pregnancy Ultrasound: Normal and Abnormal Findings.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016254.html