DEPARTMENT OF Pathology
| Dept. Head | : | Dr. Letha . V |
| There are mainly 3 divisions under Pathology Department | ||
| Histopathology | : | Biopsy , IHC, Second Opinion, Autopsy |
| Cytology | : | FNAC, Fluid cytology, Pap Smear |
| Hematology | : | CBC, ESR, Peripheral smear , Bone marrow ,Coagulation study, Platelet aggregometry. |
| E-Sanjeevani | : | Yes. |
About Us
THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, MEDICAL COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM came into existence in 1963. PROFESSOR DR.R.SARASWATHY AMMAL took charge as Head of the Department on 25-1-1963 and she was assisted in her activities by Dr. CKS HAMEED, DR.K.K.RAGHAVA WARRIER and DR.NIRMALA DEVI.
Dr. Saraswathy Bhargavi left the Department on 2-5-64AN and Dr. M.BALARAMAN NAIR joined as Professor on 27-6-64. He was “The Sculptor” of the Department of Pathology. This Department took its shape and attained the backbone under his leadership. He was simultaneously the Professor of Forensic Medicine and thereby promoting Forensic Pathology.
On 29-1-1973 he went on deputation to United Kingdom and Dr. NIRMALA DEVI succeeded him on 30-1-1973 and was subsequently transferred to Aleppey on 3-11-1973. Dr. V.SUMANGALA AMMA took charge on 26-11-1973 as HOD and worked till 28-8-75. Dr. LEELAMMA JOSE took over as HOD on 2-9-75 till 18-11-75. Thereafter Dr. MALINI THOMAS ran the Department for 2 yrs. followed by Dr. LEELAMMA JOSE (25-7-77 TO 24-6-78). Dr. K.R.HARILAL joined as PROFESSOR ON 26-6-1978.
POST GRADUATE COURSE was started in the Department in 1984.
Dr. SARA VARGHESE took over as THE DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR from 5-6-87 till 1-7-88 and was followed by Dr. K.R.HARILAL. He was succeeded by Dr. Vijayalekshmi .A (1-6-89). Dr. GRACY GEORGE took over in 18-6-90 to 8-10-91. In July 1994, the most unfortunate thing happened to the Department , a fire in the Department and much damage was done. Dr. R.JAYALEKSHMI (HOD) came over in November 1994 and during this month the Department was shifted from the serene premises to the “C” Block. Dr. S.VALSALADEVI was the HOD from 7-10-96 followed by Dr. PRASANNA till 6-2-2000. Dr. AGNESAMMA JACOB ran the Department from 30-5-2000 to 1-5-2001 followed by Dr. SUNDARESHAN (1-5-2001).
Dr. RAMADEVI took over in 23-5-2001 and was followed by Dr. T.R.SAROJINI (25-8-2003).Following her retirement Dr. USHA POOTHIODE took over (1-5-2004), The Department was transferred to the present “GEORGE PODIPARA BLOCK” during MAY- 2004 and PROFESSOR Dr. JOY AUGUSTINE took over the charge in 1-10-2004 . He was succeeded by HOD DR USHA POOTHIODE on 21-6-2007.
From George podipara block Histopathology section is shifted to C1 block and started functioning since April 25th 2011. After that now we have 8 MD Pathology students in a year. Dr. Sankar S. was the HOD from 2016 to 2022 . During this period we started the Annual CME in Hematology –BKON. In 2023 we conducted the 6th BKON annual CME on April 1st , 2023. Platelet aggregometry and complete coagulation work up was started in the hematopatology division in 2021. Our histopathology lab is equipped with automated processor, automated stainer and automated IHC machines. Cytology division is using cytospin for fluid processing. Our department consistent of highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty and lab technicians. Our faculty Dr. Renu Thambi, Dr. Jayalekshmy P.L have been awarded FRCP in Pathology recently and others are on the way. Our postgraduate students Dr. Soumya , Dr. Suryagayathri , Dr. Ann Mili, Dr. Aswathy, Dr. Rini Rachel Philip have been awarded ranks in MD pathology by KUHS.
Dr. Letha V. is the current HOD after Dr. Sankar S. was promoted as Principal of this institution
Teaching Staff
| Sl. No. | NAME | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Letha V. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 15230 | Professor & HOD |
| 2 | Dr. Sheima R. Das MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 20706 | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Priya P.V. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 23424 | Associate Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Sheela Varghese MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 17413 | Associate Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Sheeja S. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 26029 | Associate Professor |
| 6 | Dr. Togy Thomas Zacharia MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 37969 | Associate Professor |
| 7 | Dr. Deepa S. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 30854 | Associate Professor |
| 8 | Dr. Abhilash K. K. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 36428 | Assistant Professor |
| 9 | Dr. Anju C. K. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 35066 | Assistant Professor |
| 10 | Dr. Miriam Joseph MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 42901 | Assistant Professor |
| 11 | Dr. Neetha Unnikrishnan MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 41724 | Assistant Professor |
| 12 | Dr. Neethu S. MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 40792 | Assistant Professor |
| 13 | Dr. Suchitha Maria Joseph MBBS, MD (Pathology) TCMC Reg.: 45436 | Assistant Professor |
| 14 | Smt. Shiney K. Joseph | Tutor-DMLT |
| 15 | Dr. Jisha Raj | Senior Resident |
| 16 | Dr. Aswathy P. | Senior Resident |
| 17 | Dr. Alina Mariam Varghese | Senior Resident |
| 18 | Dr. Nidhi Aley Alex | Senior Resident |
| 19 | Dr. Minnu Roy | Senior Resident |
| 20 | Dr. Rini Rachel Philip | Senior Resident |
Non-Teaching Staff
| Sl. No. | NAME | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semeena B. | Jr. Research Assistant |
| 2 | Leena K Damodar | Museum Curator |
| 3 | Suja K P | Sr. Lab Technician |
| 4 | Preetha P Nair | Confidential Assistant |
| 5 | Sumitha P K | Cyto Technician |
| 6 | Unnikrisnan Nair | Clerk Typist |
| 7 | Pramod S | U D Typist |
| 8 | Vijith V | Sr. Lab technician |
| 9 | Gireesh K Thykoodan | Sr. Lab technician |
| 10 | Sudha R | Sr. Lab technician |
| 11 | Sariga Sivadas | Lab technician |
| 12 | Sajeema Beegum | Lab technician |
| 13 | Hyma H A | Lab technician |
| 14 | Nithin | Lab technician |
| 15 | Manju N S | Lab technician |
| 16 | Sobhana P S | Sr. Lab Assistant |
| 17 | Sudha S. | Lab Assistant |
| 18 | Sindhumol Velayudhan | Jr. Lab Assistant |
| 19 | Sabu R | Lab Assistant |
| 20 | Kabani P.J. | Lab Assistant |
| 21 | Radhamony | FTS |
| 22 | Ansamma James | FTS |
| 23 | Santhosh Thomas | FTS |
Facilities
There are mainly 3 divisions under Pathology Department namely Histopathology, Hematology & Clinical Pathology and Cytology.
a) Histopathology:- Biopsy , IHC, Second Opinion, Autopsy
b) Cytology- FNAC, Fluid cytology, Pap Smear
c) Hematology – CBC, ESR, Peripheral smear , Bone marrow Coagulation study, Platelet aggregometry.
The Histopathology department is having facilities for Immunohistochemistry.
In Haematology & Clinical Pathology Lab following investigations are carried out:-
- CBC – (Hb, TC, DC, Platelet, Blood indices, RDW) – Computerised report is given using Fully Automated Cell counters .
- Peripheral Smear & Bone Marrow Examination including Cytochemical stains.
- Reticulocyte Count.
- Absolute Eosinophil Count.
- Osmotic Fragility Test.
- Sickling Test
- Bleeding Time
- Clotting Time- PT/APTT, INR Facter IX, VIII, Platelet aggregometry.
- Urine – RUE, Acetone, Bile salt, Urobilinogen, Bence Jone Protein.
- Motion – Routine examination including Ova & Parasites.
- Occult blood
- CSF (Total TC &DC)
Clinical Pathology Lab is working 24 hrs.
In Cytology Section – FNAC is carried out from 11 AM to 1PM on all working days. Fluid Cytology, Sputum Cytology & Papsmear & Barr body Examination are also done.
Courses conducted
| Courses Name | Students admitted per year |
|---|---|
| BDS | 40 |
| MBBS | 175 |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 60 |
| DMLT | 17 |
| CSSD | 4 |
| B.Sc. Perfusion Technology | 4 |
| BSc Dialysis Technology | 11 |
| DET | 4 |
| DRRT | 12 |
Academic Activities
All the staff are actively involved in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching including integrated teaching for undergraduate students.
Everyday there is academic sessions for postgraduates from 9AM – 9.45AM. Slide Seminars, Topic Discussions, CPCs, & Journal Club are also conducted.
Papers Presented:-
Staff and PGs participate in various CMEs – State and National level and present Scientific Papers.
We started BKON from 2018 in March second Saturday. In 2023 we conducted 6th BKON annual CME on April 1st, 2023. CME conducted in Dental college 5 staff presented topics.
CME’ s conducted by the department
Workshop on updating Clinical Laboratory Methods
- CME on Gynaecologic Pathology – Update.
- CME on Pediatric Pathology.
- Workshop on Urinary Sediments.
- Update on Gastrointestinal pathology.
- Basic Concepts in Pathology – .
- 4th National CME in Pathology
- CME Programme on Lukemias.
- CME on Pathology of Bone Tumors.
- CME Update on Clinical Pathology.
- CME on Haematology update.
- Update on Pulmonary Pathology.
- CME on Uro pathology
Services
LABORATORY SERVICES IN HISTOPATHOLOGY LAB-C BLOCK
| Name | Turn Around Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMALL BIOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY | 2 Week |
| 2 | MEDIUM BIOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY | 3 Week |
| 3 | LARGE BIOPSYHISTOPATHOLOGY | 3 Week |
| 4 | IMMUNO HISTOCHEMISTRY | 4 Week |
| 5 | HISTOCHEMICAL STAINING | 1 Week |
| 6 | SECOND OPINION | 48 Hour |
| 7 | POSTMORTEM HISTOPATHOLOGY | 45 Days |
| 8 | FOETAL AUTOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY | 45 Days |
| 9 | IMPRINT STUDY | 12 Hour |
LABORATORY SERVICES IN CTOLOGY LAB- BLOOD BANK BULIDING
| Name | Turn Around Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CERVICAL SMEAR | 1 Week |
| 2 | FNAC | 2 Days |
| 3 | SPUTUM CYTOLOGY | 24 hours after taking the third sample |
| 4 | FOB BAL | 2 Days |
| 5 | SECOND OPINION | 1 Days |
| 6 | FLUID CYTOLOGY | 2 Days |
| 7 | IMPRINT CYTOLOGY | 2 Days |
LABORATORY SERVICES IN HEMATOLOGY LAB- PODIPARA BLOCK
| Name | Turn Around Time | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CBC | 3 Hours |
| 2 | ESR | 3 Hours |
| 3 | PERIPHERAL SMEAR STUDY | 2 Days |
| 4 | BONE MARROW ASPIRATION IMPRINT STUDY | 3 Days |
| 5 | RETICULOCYTE COUNT | 4 Hours |
| 6 | AEC | 3 Hours |
| 7 | OSMOTIC FRAGILITY ( with prior permission) | 2 Days |
| 8 | SICKLING TEST | 1 Day |
| 9 | RAPID MALARIAL TEST | 2 Hours |
| 10 | BT | 30 Minutes |
| 11 | CT | 30 Minutes |
| 12 | PT/INR | 2 Hours |
| 13 | APTT | 2 Hours |
| 14 | TT | 2 Hours |
| 15 | PLATE LET AGGREGOMETRY (with prior permission) | 3 Days |
| 16 | CLOTTING FACTOR ASSY (for Hemophilia with prior permission) | 1 Day |
| 17 | MIXING STUDIES (with prior permission) | 1 Day |
| 18 | INHIBITOR ASSAY (with prior permission) | 3 Days |
| 19 | URE | 3 Hours |
| 20 | URINE- ACTONE | 30 Minutes |
| 21 | BODY FLUID TC/ DLC | 6 Hours |
Achievements
1 st prize in Post Graduate Pathology Quiz conducted as a part of 87th IAPM
KERALA chapter meeting 2021- DR . Thameem and Dr. Rose Mary.
| Name | Prize |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sheethal, Dr. Rinku | Ist prize in Quiz competition 85th IAPM 2020 . |
| Dr. Sreelekshmi, Dr.Suryagayathr | 3st prize in Quiz competition 84th IAPM 2020 |
| Dr. Suryagayathri V | 1st rank (MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020. (MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020 |
| Dr.Ann Mili Kuriakose | 2nd rank(MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020. |
| Dr.Jaseela T.K | 4th rank(MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020 |
| Dr. Thameem | Ist prize –Case presentation IAPM 86th 2021. |
| Dr.Silpa S raj | 2nd prize- Poster presentation Madhurai Pathcon March 2020. - Aggressive osteoblastoma |
| Dr. Rinku Susan Kurian | Ist prize Pathology CME, GMC Thrissur- Slide and Gross spotting exam. |
| BKON 2020-Diagnostic dileamma in WBC disorders:- GMC Kottayam (virtual CME) | |
| BKON- 2021- 10th April-Diagnostic dilemma in Platelet and coagulation disorders. |
Our postgraduate students Dr. Soumya, Dr. Aswathy, Dr. Rini Rachel Philip, Dr. Rinku Susan Kurian have been awarded ranks in MD Pathology by KUHS.
Our Annual CME in Hematology – 6th BKON conducted in April first 2023 IAPM Kerala chapter meeting conducted in August 12th 2023 at AITHOUSA Convention Centre Kottayam.
Poster Presentation
| name | Topic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr Jisha Raj | Liver biopsy specimens of non neoplastic lesions of liver – case series ( IAPM 88TH – Kerala chapter CME). Supraglottic adenocarcinoma – not otherwise specified in an adult male ( IAPM 87TH – Kerala chapter CME). |
| 2 | Dr Liz Maria Joseph | A constellate of adrenal tumours - A case series (IAPM Kerala chapter CME)) |
| 3 | Dr Jules | Rhinoentomophthoromycosis-A Case Report Jawarharlal Medical College-Belgavi |
| 4 | Dr Minnu | Adenocarcinoma colon associated with ileocaecal and ulcerative colitis-Study of 2 separate cases-IAPM Kerala chapter CME |
| 5 | Dr Reshma | Yolk Sac Tumour-An Unususal Presentation-IAPM Kerala chapter CME |
| 6 | Dr Rini | Sinonasal malignanat melanoma-A Case Series-4 Case Series-IAPM Kerala chapter CME |
| 7 | Dr Greeshma | Hepatic Mesenchymal Hamartoma in a neonate |
| 8 | Dr Seena | Pediatric Hepatocellular Carcinoma-A Case Report |
| 9 | Dr Alina | Encapsulated follicular lesion with papillary nuclear features a mimicker of NIFTP-A Case Report |
| CASE AND PAPER PRESENTATION | ||
| 1 | Dr. Rose Mary Raphael | P16 expressiopn and clinicopathological features of oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (87 th IAPM Kerala chapter) "Expression of P16 in cervical intraepithelial neoplkasia and squamous cell carcinoma ofuterine cervix (87 th IAPM Kerala chapter)" |
| 2 | Dr.Ann Rose Thomas- | “Paper presentation” Clinical, histopathological and direct immunofluorescence pattern in autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders.” -89th IAPM |
| 3 | Dr.Alina Mariam Varghese | “Case Presentation”. Juvenile Granulosa Cell tumour’.-89th IAPM. |
| 4 | Dr. Minnu Roy. | The adequacy of percutaneous needle autopsy in comparison to conventional autopsy for lung and liver tissues |
| 5 | Dr. Jiji J.S. | Maternal coagulation parameters in Obsteric hemorrhage . |
| 6 | Dr. Nidhi Aley Alex | Pathological response of molecular subtype of locally advanced breast carcinoma to neoadjuant therapy. |
| 7 | Dr. Ittiera Sunny Seelya | IHC Vs ISH in ALK Positive Adenocarcinoma Lung. |
| 8 | Dr. Reshma S. | Accuracy of Dimer value as a prognostic indicator in COVID-19 injection. |
| 9 | Dr. Rini Rachel Philip | Thrombophilia in young MI |
| 10 | Dr. Greshma K.C. | Cytological features of hepatic neoplasms in transitional abdominal fine needle aspiration and cell block preparation |
| 11 | Dr. Jules Kurian Mathew | Diagnostic analysis of pleural fluid cell blocks using relevant immunohistochemical markers in clinically suspicious case of malignancy |