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DEPARTMENT OF Pathology

pathology
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.NAMEDESIGNATION
1Dr. Letha V.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 15230
Professor & HOD
2Dr. Sheima R. Das
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 20706
Professor
3Dr. Priya P.V.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 23424
Associate Professor
4Dr. Sheela Varghese
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 17413
Associate Professor
5Dr. Sheeja S.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 26029
Associate Professor
6Dr. Togy Thomas Zacharia
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 37969
Associate Professor
7Dr. Deepa S.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 30854
Associate Professor
8Dr. Abhilash K. K.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 36428
Assistant Professor
9Dr. Anju C. K.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 35066
Assistant Professor
10Dr. Miriam Joseph
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 42901
Assistant Professor
11Dr. Neetha Unnikrishnan
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 41724
Assistant Professor
12Dr. Neethu S.
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 40792
Assistant Professor
13Dr. Suchitha Maria Joseph
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
TCMC Reg.: 45436
Assistant Professor
14Smt. Shiney K. JosephTutor-DMLT
15Dr. Jisha RajSenior Resident
16Dr. Aswathy P.Senior Resident
17Dr. Alina Mariam VargheseSenior Resident
18Dr. Nidhi Aley AlexSenior Resident
19Dr. Minnu RoySenior Resident
20Dr. Rini Rachel PhilipSenior Resident

Non-Teaching Staff

Sl. No.NAMEDESIGNATION
1Semeena B.Jr. Research Assistant
2Leena K DamodarMuseum Curator
3Suja K PSr. Lab Technician
4Preetha P NairConfidential Assistant
5Sumitha P KCyto Technician
6Unnikrisnan NairClerk Typist
7Pramod SU D Typist
8Vijith VSr. Lab technician
9Gireesh K ThykoodanSr. Lab technician
10Sudha RSr. Lab technician
11Sariga SivadasLab technician
12Sajeema BeegumLab technician
13Hyma H ALab technician
14NithinLab technician
15Manju N SLab technician
16Sobhana P SSr. Lab Assistant
17Sudha S.Lab Assistant
18Sindhumol VelayudhanJr. Lab Assistant
19Sabu RLab Assistant
20Kabani P.J.Lab Assistant
21RadhamonyFTS
22Ansamma JamesFTS
23Santhosh ThomasFTS

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:-

  1. CBC – (Hb, TC, DC, Platelet, Blood indices, RDW) – Computerised report is given using Fully Automated Cell counters .
  2. Peripheral Smear & Bone Marrow Examination including Cytochemical stains.
  3. Reticulocyte Count.
  4. Absolute Eosinophil Count.
  5. Osmotic Fragility Test.
  6. Sickling Test
  7. Bleeding Time
  8. Clotting Time- PT/APTT, INR Facter IX, VIII, Platelet aggregometry.
  9. Urine – RUE, Acetone, Bile salt, Urobilinogen, Bence Jone Protein.
  10. Motion – Routine examination including Ova & Parasites.
  11. Occult blood
  12. 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 NameStudents admitted per year
BDS40
MBBS175
B.Sc. Nursing60
DMLT17
CSSD4
B.Sc. Perfusion Technology4
BSc Dialysis Technology11
DET4
DRRT12

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
NameTurn Around Time
1SMALL BIOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY2 Week
2MEDIUM BIOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY3 Week
3LARGE BIOPSYHISTOPATHOLOGY3 Week
4IMMUNO HISTOCHEMISTRY4 Week
5HISTOCHEMICAL STAINING1 Week
6SECOND OPINION48 Hour
7POSTMORTEM HISTOPATHOLOGY 45 Days
8FOETAL AUTOPSY HISTOPATHOLOGY 45 Days
9IMPRINT STUDY12 Hour
LABORATORY SERVICES IN CTOLOGY LAB- BLOOD BANK BULIDING
NameTurn Around Time
1CERVICAL SMEAR1 Week
2FNAC2 Days
3SPUTUM CYTOLOGY24 hours after taking the third sample
4FOB BAL2 Days
5SECOND OPINION1 Days
6FLUID CYTOLOGY2 Days
7IMPRINT CYTOLOGY2 Days
LABORATORY SERVICES IN HEMATOLOGY LAB- PODIPARA BLOCK
NameTurn Around Time
1CBC3 Hours
2ESR3 Hours
3PERIPHERAL SMEAR STUDY2 Days
4BONE MARROW ASPIRATION IMPRINT STUDY3 Days
5RETICULOCYTE COUNT4 Hours
6AEC3 Hours
7OSMOTIC FRAGILITY ( with prior permission)2 Days
8SICKLING TEST1 Day
9RAPID MALARIAL TEST2 Hours
10BT30 Minutes
11CT30 Minutes
12PT/INR2 Hours
13APTT2 Hours
14TT2 Hours
15PLATE LET AGGREGOMETRY (with prior permission)3 Days
16CLOTTING FACTOR ASSY (for Hemophilia with prior permission)1 Day
17MIXING STUDIES (with prior permission)1 Day
18INHIBITOR ASSAY (with prior permission)3 Days
19URE3 Hours
20URINE- ACTONE30 Minutes
21BODY FLUID TC/ DLC6 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.

NamePrize
Dr. Sheethal,
Dr. Rinku
Ist prize in Quiz competition 85th IAPM 2020 .
Dr. Sreelekshmi, Dr.Suryagayathr3st prize in Quiz competition 84th IAPM 2020
Dr. Suryagayathri V1st rank (MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020. (MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020
Dr.Ann Mili Kuriakose2nd rank(MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020.
Dr.Jaseela T.K4th rank(MD degree examination by KUHS held in July 2020
Dr. ThameemIst prize –Case presentation IAPM 86th 2021.
Dr.Silpa S raj2nd prize- Poster presentation Madhurai Pathcon March 2020. - Aggressive osteoblastoma
Dr. Rinku Susan KurianIst 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

nameTopic
1.Dr Jisha RajLiver 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).
2Dr Liz Maria JosephA constellate of adrenal tumours - A case series (IAPM Kerala chapter CME))
3Dr JulesRhinoentomophthoromycosis-A Case
Report
Jawarharlal Medical College-Belgavi
4Dr MinnuAdenocarcinoma colon associated with ileocaecal and ulcerative colitis-Study of 2 separate cases-IAPM Kerala chapter CME
5Dr ReshmaYolk Sac Tumour-An Unususal Presentation-IAPM Kerala chapter CME
6Dr RiniSinonasal malignanat melanoma-A Case Series-4 Case Series-IAPM Kerala chapter CME
7Dr GreeshmaHepatic Mesenchymal Hamartoma in a neonate
8Dr SeenaPediatric Hepatocellular Carcinoma-A Case Report
9Dr AlinaEncapsulated follicular lesion with papillary nuclear features a mimicker of NIFTP-A Case Report
CASE AND PAPER PRESENTATION
1Dr. Rose Mary RaphaelP16 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)"
2Dr.Ann Rose Thomas-“Paper presentation” Clinical, histopathological and direct immunofluorescence pattern in autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders.” -89th IAPM
3Dr.Alina Mariam Varghese“Case Presentation”. Juvenile Granulosa Cell tumour’.-89th IAPM.
4Dr. Minnu Roy.The adequacy of percutaneous needle autopsy in comparison to conventional autopsy for lung and liver tissues
5Dr. Jiji J.S.Maternal coagulation parameters in Obsteric hemorrhage .
6Dr. Nidhi Aley AlexPathological response of molecular subtype of locally advanced breast carcinoma to neoadjuant therapy.
7Dr. Ittiera Sunny Seelya IHC Vs ISH in ALK Positive Adenocarcinoma Lung.
8Dr. Reshma S.Accuracy of Dimer value as a prognostic indicator in COVID-19 injection.
9Dr. Rini Rachel PhilipThrombophilia in young MI
10Dr. Greshma K.C.Cytological features of hepatic neoplasms in transitional abdominal fine needle aspiration and cell block preparation
11Dr. Jules Kurian Mathew Diagnostic analysis of pleural fluid cell blocks using relevant immunohistochemical markers in clinically suspicious case of malignancy

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