Publications by authors named "Cristina Garcia-Villar"
Background: Inferior vena cava agenesis (IVCA) is a rare anomaly predisposing affected people to lower-limb venous thrombosis with low frequency of pulmonary embolism. Antenatal thrombosis and inherited thrombophilia have been suggested as causes of IVCA. However, there is little evidence on the clinical course and management of this condition.
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Insights Imaging
July 2021
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- Inflammatory pseudotumors are rare, reactive masses that can occur in various locations, including the lungs, and should be considered when diagnosing lung nodules.
- Despite their low occurrence, they typically show low malignancy and respond well to surgical and pharmacological treatments.
- A review of two cases in a hospital highlighted the effective diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary inflammatory pseudotumors in patients presenting with vague respiratory symptoms and suspicious lung nodules.