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Research paper thumbnail of Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary: Case Series and Review of Literature

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2014

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a recently recognized, subtype of ovarian surfa... more Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a recently recognized, subtype of ovarian surface epithelial cancer; the pure form accounting for only 1% of surface epithelial tumors. It has been described as a primary ovarian carcinoma with definite urothelial features but no benign, metaplastic and/or proliferating Brenner tumor (BT) identified. Recognition of such tumours is important because of its rarity, favorable response to chemotherapy and an improved patient survival. A case series of primary TCC of the ovary (3 cases) with brief review of literature is being presented.

Research paper thumbnail of Cytomorphological patterns of cervical Papanicolaou smear abnormalities based on 2014 Bethesda System in North Karnataka region

Introduction: Cervical PAP smears are a cost effective, outpatient procedure to screen patients f... more Introduction: Cervical PAP smears are a cost effective, outpatient procedure to screen patients for cervical pathology. Objectives: To utilize cervical PAP smear examination in categorizing lesions according to the 2014 Bethesda System for cervical cytology, to analyse the spectrum of lesions andto evaluate its effectiveness as a screening procedure for detection of epithelial abnormalities in a teaching hospital in North Karnataka. Methods: A prospective one year study was carried on all conventional PAP smears received in the Department of Pathology, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. Reporting was done in accordance with the 2014 Bethesda System for reporting cervical cytology. Correlation was done with the clinical findings. Results: A total of 578 cases were included in the study. The most common presenting complaint was abdominal pain (28.5%). The most frequent examination finding was white discharge per vaginum, WDPV (38.9%). 90.8% of PAP smears were categorized as 'Negative for intraepithelial Lesion or Malignancy'. Specific infections were seen in 8.1%, squamous metaplasia in 15.5% and atrophic changes in 3.2%. Epithelial cell abnormalities comprised 9.2% of cases, of which Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US) was 3.2%, Low grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) was 3.6%, High grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) was 1.9%, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) was 0.2% and Atypical Glandular Cells-Not Otherwise Specified (AGC-NOS) was 0.9%. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of epithelial cell abnormalities concurred with studies done in other parts of India and constituted 9.2% of the total smears screened, LSIL being the most common lesion.

Research paper thumbnail of Seroprevalance of hepatitis B Virus, human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus among blood donors: a retrospective study

Tropical Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Jun 30, 2019

Background: Screening of life threatening transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), like Human... more Background: Screening of life threatening transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus (HBV and HCV) in blood donors is important to maintain transfusion safety. Objective: To determine the prevalence of HBV, HIV and HCV in blood donors in Blood Bank of our hospital. Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 37,090 blood donors' records was carried out over a period of five years from 2010 to 2014. Results: Of the 37,090 donors, seroprevalence of HBV, HIV and HCV was 1.5%, 0.6% and 0.2% respectively. Conclusion: Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) are important consideration for safe blood transfusion. The precise estimate of prevalence of viral infections in a group will help to monitor transfusion safety measures.

Research paper thumbnail of A prospective study of hematological parameters in malaria

MedPulse - International Journal of Pathology

Research paper thumbnail of Utility of cerebrospinal fluid analysis in pediatric central nervous system infections

MedPulse - International Journal of Pathology

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey Based Analysis of Student’s Perspective of the Current Medical Education System, Teaching Learning Methods and Their Attitude Towards Research in a Medical College in North Karnataka with Special Reference to Pathology as a Subject

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare

BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to fin... more BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to find teaching strategies that actively engage students in the learning process. The aim of this study was to analyse the student's perception regarding the ideal class strength and duration, various teaching-learning methodologies in practice, their attitude towards assessment, research; and to take feedback on how improvement could be made in this domain with specific reference to pathology as a subject. METHODS A pre-validated, structured questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted on students of Phase II MBBS at the end of their 3 rd term in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. A total of 114 of 181 students participated in the study. RESULTS Student preferred a smaller class strength for both theory and practical classes with teaching duration of less than one hour. Teaching methods like group discussions were preferred and use of video demonstration as audio visual aid was regarded as most appropriate by majority of the students. PowerPoint presentations were not opted by a greater proportion of the students. This shows a changing trend in the teaching process towards integrated teaching. The essential skills of a teacher from a student's perspective were highlighted. Changes in pattern of assessment comprising a blend of conventional essay questions along with case-based questions and MCQs was suggested by the participants. Most of the students wanted to pursue research preferably form the 2 nd phase MBBS and a good proportion felt it should be made mandatory. Many of these results correlated with studies conducted in other medical colleges in India and abroad. CONCLUSIONS A need for change in the current system of medical education with more focus on optimal class size and duration, better teaching learning methods as per the scenario, promotion of problem-based learning, more efficient assessment techniques and embarking on research at an early stage was felt by the students. Thus, this study highlights the essential need to restructure the present medical education system to cater to the student's needs.

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey Based Analysis of Student’s Perspective of the Current Medical Education System, Teaching Learning Methods and Their Attitude Towards Research in a Medical College in North Karnataka with Special Reference to Pathology as a Subject

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare

BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to fin... more BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to find teaching strategies that actively engage students in the learning process. The aim of this study was to analyse the student's perception regarding the ideal class strength and duration, various teaching-learning methodologies in practice, their attitude towards assessment, research; and to take feedback on how improvement could be made in this domain with specific reference to pathology as a subject. METHODS A pre-validated, structured questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted on students of Phase II MBBS at the end of their 3 rd term in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. A total of 114 of 181 students participated in the study. RESULTS Student preferred a smaller class strength for both theory and practical classes with teaching duration of less than one hour. Teaching methods like group discussions were preferred and use of video demonstration as audio visual aid was regarded as most appropriate by majority of the students. PowerPoint presentations were not opted by a greater proportion of the students. This shows a changing trend in the teaching process towards integrated teaching. The essential skills of a teacher from a student's perspective were highlighted. Changes in pattern of assessment comprising a blend of conventional essay questions along with case-based questions and MCQs was suggested by the participants. Most of the students wanted to pursue research preferably form the 2 nd phase MBBS and a good proportion felt it should be made mandatory. Many of these results correlated with studies conducted in other medical colleges in India and abroad. CONCLUSIONS A need for change in the current system of medical education with more focus on optimal class size and duration, better teaching learning methods as per the scenario, promotion of problem-based learning, more efficient assessment techniques and embarking on research at an early stage was felt by the students. Thus, this study highlights the essential need to restructure the present medical education system to cater to the student's needs.

Research paper thumbnail of Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary: Case Series and Review of Literature

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH, 2014

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a recently recognized, subtype of ovarian surfa... more Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) of the ovary is a recently recognized, subtype of ovarian surface epithelial cancer; the pure form accounting for only 1% of surface epithelial tumors. It has been described as a primary ovarian carcinoma with definite urothelial features but no benign, metaplastic and/or proliferating Brenner tumor (BT) identified. Recognition of such tumours is important because of its rarity, favorable response to chemotherapy and an improved patient survival. A case series of primary TCC of the ovary (3 cases) with brief review of literature is being presented.

Research paper thumbnail of Cytomorphological patterns of cervical Papanicolaou smear abnormalities based on 2014 Bethesda System in North Karnataka region

Introduction: Cervical PAP smears are a cost effective, outpatient procedure to screen patients f... more Introduction: Cervical PAP smears are a cost effective, outpatient procedure to screen patients for cervical pathology. Objectives: To utilize cervical PAP smear examination in categorizing lesions according to the 2014 Bethesda System for cervical cytology, to analyse the spectrum of lesions andto evaluate its effectiveness as a screening procedure for detection of epithelial abnormalities in a teaching hospital in North Karnataka. Methods: A prospective one year study was carried on all conventional PAP smears received in the Department of Pathology, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. Reporting was done in accordance with the 2014 Bethesda System for reporting cervical cytology. Correlation was done with the clinical findings. Results: A total of 578 cases were included in the study. The most common presenting complaint was abdominal pain (28.5%). The most frequent examination finding was white discharge per vaginum, WDPV (38.9%). 90.8% of PAP smears were categorized as 'Negative for intraepithelial Lesion or Malignancy'. Specific infections were seen in 8.1%, squamous metaplasia in 15.5% and atrophic changes in 3.2%. Epithelial cell abnormalities comprised 9.2% of cases, of which Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US) was 3.2%, Low grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) was 3.6%, High grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) was 1.9%, Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) was 0.2% and Atypical Glandular Cells-Not Otherwise Specified (AGC-NOS) was 0.9%. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of epithelial cell abnormalities concurred with studies done in other parts of India and constituted 9.2% of the total smears screened, LSIL being the most common lesion.

Research paper thumbnail of Seroprevalance of hepatitis B Virus, human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus among blood donors: a retrospective study

Tropical Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Jun 30, 2019

Background: Screening of life threatening transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), like Human... more Background: Screening of life threatening transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), like Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Virus (HBV and HCV) in blood donors is important to maintain transfusion safety. Objective: To determine the prevalence of HBV, HIV and HCV in blood donors in Blood Bank of our hospital. Material and Methods: A retrospective analysis of 37,090 blood donors' records was carried out over a period of five years from 2010 to 2014. Results: Of the 37,090 donors, seroprevalence of HBV, HIV and HCV was 1.5%, 0.6% and 0.2% respectively. Conclusion: Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) are important consideration for safe blood transfusion. The precise estimate of prevalence of viral infections in a group will help to monitor transfusion safety measures.

Research paper thumbnail of A prospective study of hematological parameters in malaria

MedPulse - International Journal of Pathology

Research paper thumbnail of Utility of cerebrospinal fluid analysis in pediatric central nervous system infections

MedPulse - International Journal of Pathology

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey Based Analysis of Student’s Perspective of the Current Medical Education System, Teaching Learning Methods and Their Attitude Towards Research in a Medical College in North Karnataka with Special Reference to Pathology as a Subject

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare

BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to fin... more BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to find teaching strategies that actively engage students in the learning process. The aim of this study was to analyse the student's perception regarding the ideal class strength and duration, various teaching-learning methodologies in practice, their attitude towards assessment, research; and to take feedback on how improvement could be made in this domain with specific reference to pathology as a subject. METHODS A pre-validated, structured questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted on students of Phase II MBBS at the end of their 3 rd term in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. A total of 114 of 181 students participated in the study. RESULTS Student preferred a smaller class strength for both theory and practical classes with teaching duration of less than one hour. Teaching methods like group discussions were preferred and use of video demonstration as audio visual aid was regarded as most appropriate by majority of the students. PowerPoint presentations were not opted by a greater proportion of the students. This shows a changing trend in the teaching process towards integrated teaching. The essential skills of a teacher from a student's perspective were highlighted. Changes in pattern of assessment comprising a blend of conventional essay questions along with case-based questions and MCQs was suggested by the participants. Most of the students wanted to pursue research preferably form the 2 nd phase MBBS and a good proportion felt it should be made mandatory. Many of these results correlated with studies conducted in other medical colleges in India and abroad. CONCLUSIONS A need for change in the current system of medical education with more focus on optimal class size and duration, better teaching learning methods as per the scenario, promotion of problem-based learning, more efficient assessment techniques and embarking on research at an early stage was felt by the students. Thus, this study highlights the essential need to restructure the present medical education system to cater to the student's needs.

Research paper thumbnail of A Survey Based Analysis of Student’s Perspective of the Current Medical Education System, Teaching Learning Methods and Their Attitude Towards Research in a Medical College in North Karnataka with Special Reference to Pathology as a Subject

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare

BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to fin... more BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education in the pre-clinical sciences remains challenged to find teaching strategies that actively engage students in the learning process. The aim of this study was to analyse the student's perception regarding the ideal class strength and duration, various teaching-learning methodologies in practice, their attitude towards assessment, research; and to take feedback on how improvement could be made in this domain with specific reference to pathology as a subject. METHODS A pre-validated, structured questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted on students of Phase II MBBS at the end of their 3 rd term in Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. A total of 114 of 181 students participated in the study. RESULTS Student preferred a smaller class strength for both theory and practical classes with teaching duration of less than one hour. Teaching methods like group discussions were preferred and use of video demonstration as audio visual aid was regarded as most appropriate by majority of the students. PowerPoint presentations were not opted by a greater proportion of the students. This shows a changing trend in the teaching process towards integrated teaching. The essential skills of a teacher from a student's perspective were highlighted. Changes in pattern of assessment comprising a blend of conventional essay questions along with case-based questions and MCQs was suggested by the participants. Most of the students wanted to pursue research preferably form the 2 nd phase MBBS and a good proportion felt it should be made mandatory. Many of these results correlated with studies conducted in other medical colleges in India and abroad. CONCLUSIONS A need for change in the current system of medical education with more focus on optimal class size and duration, better teaching learning methods as per the scenario, promotion of problem-based learning, more efficient assessment techniques and embarking on research at an early stage was felt by the students. Thus, this study highlights the essential need to restructure the present medical education system to cater to the student's needs.