Taruna Yadav
Papers
3
Total Citations
7
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About
Dr. Taruna Yadav is a radiologist whose research focuses on refining the diagnosis and surgical planning for complex abdominal and urological pathologies. Her work is particularly centered on improving the characterization of rare tumors and cystic lesions that often mimic more common conditions. A key contribution is the development of the Patient REnal and Tumor Attribute Score (PRETA Score), a comprehensive nephrometry system designed to standardize the assessment of renal masses for patients undergoing minimally invasive nephron-sparing surgery. This tool aims to enhance surgical outcomes by providing a more detailed anatomical roadmap. Dr. Yadav has also made significant contributions to the differential diagnosis of challenging cases, as evidenced by her work on gangliocytic paraganglioma of the duodenum and mucinous cystic neoplasm of the liver, both of which are known for masquerading as other entities like neuroendocrine tumors or hydatid cysts. Her papers, while recently published, have already garnered citations, highlighting their immediate relevance to practicing clinicians and surgeons seeking to avoid diagnostic pitfalls and improve patient care.
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- 1Gangliocytic Paraganglioma of the Duodenum: A Masquerader3 citations · 2023
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