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ARDMS AB-Abdomen Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy	42%	- Assess anatomic structures for vascular abnormalities 1. Liver (Budd-Chiari syndrome, arteriovenous fistula, portal vein thrombosis, collateralization) - Assess anatomic structures for pathology 1. Abdominal wall 2. Peritoneal cavity (fluid) 3. Gastrointestinal system (masses, obstruction, pyloric stenosis, intussusception, etc.) 4. Retroperitoneum (fibrosis, lymphadenopathy, etc.) 5. Superficial structures (foreign bodies, infection, fluid, masses) 6. Biliary system (calculi, cholecystitis, etc.) 7. Popliteal fossa (masses, fluid) 8. Prostate (parenchymal disease or masses, e.g., benign prostatic hypertrophy) 9. Urinary system (masses, obstruction, parenchymal disease, infection) 10. Neck (diffuse parenchymal disease, inflammation, masses, etc.) 11. Breast (masses, infection, etc.) 12. Pancreas (infection, masses, obstruction, etc.) 13. Penis (abnormalities) 14. Liver (hepatitis, fatty infiltration, cirrhosis, neoplasm, abscess, cyst, etc.) 15. Joints (fluid, etc.) 16. Scrotum (fluid, hernia, masses, infection, parenchymal disease) 17. Spleen (splenomegaly, parenchymal changes, masses) - Assess aspects related to postoperative anatomy - Assess anatomic structures for trauma-related abnormalities
Topic 2: Abdominal Physics	8%	- Apply concepts of equipment/image optimization - Apply concepts of imaging artifacts
Topic 3: Anatomy, Perfusion, and Function	30%	- Assess physical characteristics of anatomic structures 1. Pancreas 2. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 3. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) 4. Prostate 5. Penis 6. Biliary system 7. Spleen 8. Urinary system 9. Chest 10. Liver 11. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 12. Superficial structures (abdominal wall, subcutaneous tissue) 13. Scrotum 14. Breast - Assess perfusion and function of anatomic structures 1. Neck (thyroid, parathyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes) 2. Peritoneal cavity (stomach, bowel, appendix) 3. Prostate 4. Penis 5. Spleen 6. Urinary system 7. Chest 8. Liver 9. Retroperitoneum (great vessels & branches) 10. Superficial structures (abdominal wall & subcutaneous tissue) 11. Scrotum
Topic 4: Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance	20%	- Assist/support during procedures - Incorporate clinical data with performed study - Obtain accurate measurements - Incorporate clinical standards/guidelines with performed study

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What score do I need to pass the AB-Abdomen exam, and what does it cost?

At present, the AB-Abdomen exam requires a passing score of 555, with a registration fee of $300 USD. ARDMS sets both figures and may revise them, so confirm on the official site before you schedule.

What topics does the AB-Abdomen exam cover?

The ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination blueprint covers these core domains:

Pathology, Vascular Abnormalities, Trauma, and Postoperative Anatomy (42%)
Abdominal Physics (8%)
Clinical Care, Practice, and Quality Assurance (20%)

Further domains complete the official outline; the question bank addresses all of them.

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Are there any prerequisites for the AB-Abdomen exam?

ARDMS states the following prerequisites for the ARDMS Abdomen Sonography Examination: Must pass the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) examination. Both SPI and AB must be passed within 5 calendar years. Requires Clinical Verification (CV) Form..

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