Karmia Panagiotou

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Karmia Panagiotou is a clinical researcher whose work centers on the diagnosis and management of rare congenital abnormalities, with a particular focus on tailgut cysts (TGCs). Her most cited paper, a 2021 systematic review titled "Epidemiology, diagnostic approach and therapeutic management of tailgut cysts," has garnered 18 citations and provides a comprehensive synthesis of clinical manifestations, imaging modalities, and histological findings for this often-misdiagnosed condition. By systematically analyzing the literature, Panagiotou has helped clarify the diagnostic dilemma posed by TGCs, which present with non-specific symptoms and are frequently mistaken for other pelvic pathologies. Her work emphasizes the importance of multimodal imaging and histopathological confirmation to guide appropriate surgical management. This contribution has proven valuable for surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists seeking evidence-based approaches to these rare lesions. Panagiotou’s research underscores her commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for patients with uncommon congenital disorders, establishing her as a thoughtful voice in the field of clinical epidemiology and surgical pathology.