Cynthia S Santillan M.D.
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
200 W Arbor Dr San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Cynthia Santillan is a radiologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Santillan specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Medical Degree
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, Mo Other Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Vice Chief of the Body Imaging Section, Chief of Body Computed Tomography Medical Degree
Assistant Clinical Professor Medical Degree
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Testicular microlithiasis: prospective analysis of prevalence and associated tumor.
- Case 172: Retroperitoneal Castleman disease (hyaline vascular type).
- Computed tomography of small bowel obstruction.
- Unusual imaging profile of a solitary splenic lymphangioma.
- MR imaging techniques of the bowel.
- Understanding LI-RADS: a primer for practical use.
- Comparative 13-year meta-analysis of the sensitivity and positive predictive value of ultrasound, CT, and MRI for detecting hepatocellular carcinoma.
- LI-RADS algorithm: CT and MRI.
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