Department of Pathology
The Department of Pathology at Karuna Medical College plays a pivotal role in maintaining quality diagnostic services and shaping competent and compassionate medical professionals. We have dedicated faculty and staff involved in training of undergraduate students in accordance with CBME based academic curriculum for MBBS who also play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive and accurate diagnostic services to support patient care.
Vision
To be recognised as a centre of excellence in pathology education, diagnostics, and research, contributing to the advancement of healthcare and the training of future medical leaders.
Mission
To provide top notch diagnostic services and to train competent medical professionals with sound knowledge of pathology, ethical practice, and commitment to patient care.
Key Doctors
Dr Karpagam Janardhan
Designation: Professor and HoD
AEBAS Id:22549741
FEP Id:M23610
TCMC:44595
Total teaching experience: 31yrs
Dr Lakshmi V P
Designation: Associate Professor
AEBAS Id: 39291926
FEP Id:M23619
TCMC:47695
Totalteachingexperience: 6 years
Dr Rosmy John
Designation: Assistant Professor
AEBAS Id: 01496565
FEP Id:M25930
TCMC:54839
Total teaching experience: 3yrs. 8 months
Dr Shajitha P.H
Designation: Assistant Professor
AEBAS Id:7294 7048
TCMC:58744
Dr. Rugma Shine
Designation:Senior resident
AEBAS Id:39709969
TCMC:75838
Total teaching experience: 1 month
Dr.Vibitha Upeindran
Designation: Blood Centre Medical officer/SR
AEBAS Id: 57669655
TCMC: 47369
Total teaching experience : 12 years
Academics
The department is committed to training undergraduate students in all aspects of pathology through interactive lectures, practical sessions, demonstrations, and case-based discussions, students to develop a clear understanding of disease mechanisms and their clinical relevance.
Academic Objectives
- To provide comprehensive training in General, Systemic, and Clinical Pathology.
- To ensure competency-based learning for undergraduate medical students.
- To impart practical skills in laboratory techniques, specimen handling, and diagnostic reporting.
- To foster a spirit of inquiry and research in the field of pathology.
Teaching & Training
The department follows the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum prescribed by the NMC. Teaching-learning activities include:
- Interactive lectures and tutorials
- Practical sessions and demonstrations
- Problem-based and case-based learning
- Seminars, journal clubs, and group discussions
- Integrated teaching with other clinical departments
- Continuous internal assessment and formative evaluation
Diagnostic Services
Equipped with modern and advanced diagnostic facilities, the department aims to provide accurate and timely results to support patient care. Our team of experienced faculty and technical staff ensure high standards in providing essential diagnostic services for which we have Internal Quality Control Measures and are enrolled in various EQAS Programmes as below:
Diagnostic services provided by pathology department are
- Histopathological examination of biopsies and surgical resection specimens- Diagnostic services provide reports on roughly 10,000 pathology specimens per year.
- Cytopathology - Diagnostic services provide reports on roughly 8000 specimens per year.
- Hemogram - The Hematology lab is equipped with fully automated 3 part and 5 part complete blood count analyzers and analyses around 250 samples daily.
- Blood grouping
- ICT and DCT
- ESR
- Reticulocyte count
- Sickling test
- Absolute eosinophil count,
- Absolute eosinophil count,
- Peripheral smear study
- Parasites: MP, microfilaria.
- Bone marrow studies
Clinical pathology analysing around 100 samples per day.
- Urine Analysis using Automated urine analyser
- Urine pregnancy test
- Bence Jones proteins
- Stool Analysis including stool occult blood.
- CSF Analysis.
- TC, DC of body fluids
- Semen Analysis
Blood banking and transfusion services
Since 19/07/2007, approved by the Drug controller & licensing Authority, Government of India, Karuna Medical College Blood Centre has undergone significant modernization to enhance the safety, efficiency and quality of blood transfusion services. It plays a critical role in healthcare, especially for surgeries, trauma care, cancer treatments and managing blood disorders which is in close proximity with emergency department, O.T complex & hospital’s clinical service departments.
INFRASTRUCTURE
- Round the clock- service (24/7).
- Computerized system used for record keeping and donor management.
- Quality control protocols are followed according to the Drugs & Cosmetic Acts, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India).
- External quality control is from CMC Hospital, Vellore.
- Modern equipments for component separation, storage, testing etc.
- Trained team of professionals in Blood centre.
- Comply with guidelines from WHO, National blood policies, and Biomedical waste rules.
- Continuous power with backup for equipment and refrigeration for cold chain maintenance.
Research and Innovation
The department actively encourages research among faculty and students, focusing on diverse areas such as cancer biology, haematological disorders, infectious diseases, and community health issues.
Undergraduate students are guided in KUHS Research Appreciation Award, ICMR projects and institutional research initiatives.
Publications
Dr Karpagam Janardhan
- Karthick prabhu R, Radhika S, Karpagam janardhan, Ramasamy R, Arul kumaran M, Spectrum Of Histiocytic Disorders‾Case Series And Review Of Literature, Global Journal For Research Analysis : Volume-6, Issue-9, September-2017 https://www.worldwidejournals.com/global-journal-for-research-analysis-GJRA/article/spectrum-of-histiocytic-disorders-case-series-and-review-of-literature/NzQ5NQ==/?is=1&b1=181&k=46
- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei‾A Case Report And Review Of Literature , Radhika S, Geetha N, Karpagam Janardhan , International Journal Of Scientific Research : Volume-7|Issue-11| November-2018 https://www.worldwidejournals.com/international-journal-of-scientific-research-(IJSR)/article/pseudomyxoma-peritonei-a-case-report-and-review-of-literature/MTcyNjg=/
- An Unusual Presentation Of Lepromatous Leprosy As Inguinal Lymphadenopathy, Karpagam Janardhan, Radhika S, Ramasamy R Paripex - Indian Journal Of Research : Volume-8 | Issue-3 | March-2019 https://www.worldwidejournals.com/paripex/article/an-unusual-presentation-of-lepromatous-leprosy-as-inguinal-lymphadenopathy/MTExNTk=/?is=1
- Radhika S,Thirumnalaisami,Ira Bharadwa,Karpagam Janardhan, Monophasic Synovial Sarcoma - A Case Report And Review Of Literature ,Global Journal For Research Analysis,,2017 - September ,Volume-6, Issue-9 https://www.worldwidejournals.com/global-journal-for-research-analysis-GJRA/fileview/September_2017_1505390890__30.pdf
- Janardhan K, Mahsheena KM, Kumar VS, Mallikarjuna VS. Sertoli–Leydig Cell Tumor of Ovary an Incidental Finding: A Rare Case Report. International Journal Of Scientific Study. 2015 Apr 1;3(1):204-7. https://www.ijss-sn.com/uploads/2/0/1/5/20153321/ijss_apr_cr06.pdf
- Janardhan K, Mahsheena KM, Thangavelu LP, Kareem HA. CD30+/ALK-: Primary Cutaneous Lymphoma Presenting as Benign Solitary Ulcer. International Journal of Dermatopathology and Surgery. 2016;2(1). http://dermatopathologyjournal.com/content/cd30alk-primary-cutaneous-lymphoma-presenting-benign-solitary-ulcer
- Janardhan K, Mahsheena KM, Venkatachalam S, Kareem HA. Warthin like Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid Gland-A Rare Variant. International Journal of Dermatopathology And Surgery. 2015;1(1). https://dermatopathologyjournal.com/content/warthin-papillary-carcinoma-thyroid-gland-rare-variant
- Janardhan K, Kumar VS, Kumar PL. Synchronous GIST of jejunum and neuroendocrine tumor of duodenum: A rare case report. Archives of International Surgery. 2014 Jan 1;4(1):57.
- Janardhan K, Radhika S. Morphological Spectrum Of Malignant Renal Tumours In Different Age Groups-Case Series And Review Of Literature. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019 Jun 19;8(6)
- Senthil K, Ramalingam M, Janardhan K, Murugesan A, Pai MG. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy with Adrenalectomy for Synchronous adrenal myelolipoma and renal cell carcinoma. Case reports in urology. 2015;2015
- Tamilselvan MS, Karpagam Janardhan, Radhika S, Sebaceous carcinoma occurring simultaneously in parotid and submandibular salivary gland with cervical lymphnode metastasis – A case report, International Journal Of Scientific Research : Volume-7 | Issue-1 | January-2018
- Karpagam Janardhan, Shilpa Sunil Khanna, Hana Kareem, Spectrum Of Non-Malignant Cystic Lesions Of The Salivary Gland - Case Series And Review Of Literature- volume-9, issue-5, may -2020
- Hana Kareem, Niranjana Suresh, Karpagam Janardhan, Teratomas Of Ovary And The Company They Keep - Case Series Volume-9, Issue-6, June-2020
- Ravinarayan H, Vinay Kumar G, Hana A K, Karpagam Janardhan Diagnostic Challenges In Cartilaginous Bone Tumours - Incisional / Excisional Biopsy Volume - 9, Issue - 7, July – 2020
- Ravinarayan H, Vinay Kumar G, Hana A K, Karpagam Janardhan, Rare Histiocytic Disorders Of Bone With Unusual Clinical Presentation Volume 9, Issue 9 September 2020
- M.V. Shahseena Abdulla,Karpagam Janardhan, V.P. Lakshmi ,Rosmy John. A Retrospective Study onHistomorphological Analysis ofSinonasal Polyps at A Tertiary Care Centre in A Rural Area of SouthIndia. Int. J. Trop. Med., 18: 83‐89, doi 10.59218/makijtm.2024.5. 83.89
- Harrini, IN Bindu,Lakshmi VP, Karpagam Janardhan,Rosmy John.Unveiling the uncommon:Rare presentations of female genital tract tumours.International journal of scientific research.Volume - 13 | Issue - 08 | August - 2024 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 – 8179
- Vimalakannan Muthuswami,Lakshmi V P, karpagam janardhan,shahseena abdullah,rosmy john.Spectrum Of Papillary Lesions Of Breast: A Case Series. Global Journal for Research Analysis.volume - 13, issue - 07, july - 2024 • print issn no. 2277 – 8160
- Karpagam Janardhan, Arun Gopinath, Lakshmi V P, Vivekanand Ashok, R Anand. Unusual Presentations of Rare Hematolymphoid Malignancies In Nasal Cavity- An Enigma. Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (3); 370-375.
- Vimalakannan Muthusamy, Karpagam Janardhan, Lakshmi V Prabhullan, Vivekanand Ashok.Varied Lineage Thyroid Malignancies in Longstanding Thyroid Swellings:A Series of Three Cases. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2024 Sep, Vol-18(9): MR01-MR04.
- Karthick Prabhu,Harrini,IN Bindu,Lakshmi V P, Karpagam Janardhan,Shahseena Abdullah. The salivary gland enigma: Unraveling rare tumour mysteries. Global Journal for Research Analysis. volume - 13, issue - 08, august -- 2024 • print issn no. 2277 – 8160
- Nikitha Prabhakaran , Rosmy John ,Shahseena Abdulla M V ,Karpagam Janardhan*Analysis of Information Documented in Histopathology Request Forms in a Tertiary careTeaching Hospital of a Rural Area - A reterospective study International Journal of Scientific Research. Volume 14, Issue 04, April 2025, Print ISSN No. 2277-8179, DOI:10.36106/ijsr
Dr Dr. R. KARTHICK PRABHU
- Karthick prabhu R, Radhika S, Karpagam janardhan, Ramasamy R, Arul kumaran M, Spectrum Of Histiocytic Disorders‾Case Series And Review Of Literature, Global Journal For Research Analysis : Volume-6, Issue-9, September-2017
- Karthick Prabhu R,Alamelu Jayaram. Immunohistochemistry On Helicobacter Pylori: An Institutional Diagnostic Hands-On Review.Global Journal For Research Analysis.Volume-6, Issue-9, September-2017
- Karthick Prabhu,Harrini,IN Bindu,Lakshmi V P, Karpagam Janardhan,Shahseena Abdullah. The salivary gland enigma: Unraveling rare tumour mysteries. Global Journal for Research Analysis. volume - 13, issue - 08, august -- 2024
Dr Lakshmi V P
- M.V. Shahseena Abdulla,Karpagam Janardhan, V.P. Lakshmi ,Rosmy John. A Retrospective Study on Histomorphological Analysis ofSinonasal Polyps at A Tertiary Care Centre in A Rural Area of SouthIndia. Int. J. Trop. Med., 18: 83‐89, doi 10.59218/makijtm.2024.5. 83.89
- Harrini, IN Bindu,Lakshmi VP, Karpagam Janardhan,Rosmy John.Unveiling the uncommon:Rare presentations of female genital tract tumours.International journal of scientific research.Volume - 13 | Issue - 08 | August - 2024 | PRINT ISSN No. 2277 – 8179
- Vimalakannan Muthuswami,Lakshmi V P, karpagam janardhan,shahseena abdullah,rosmy john.Spectrum Of Papillary Lesions Of Breast: A Case Series. Global Journal for Research Analysis.volume - 13, issue - 07, july - 2024 • print issn no. 2277 – 8160
- Karpagam Janardhan, Arun Gopinath, Lakshmi V P, Vivekanand Ashok, R Anand. Unusual Presentations of Rare Hematolymphoid Malignancies In Nasal Cavity- An Enigma. Int J Acad Med Pharm 2024; 6 (3); 370-375
- Vimalakannan Muthusamy, Karpagam Janardhan, Lakshmi V Prabhullan, Vivekanand Ashok.Varied Lineage Thyroid Malignancies in Longstanding Thyroid Swellings:A Series of Three Cases. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2024 Sep, Vol-18(9): MR01-MR04.
- Karthick Prabhu,Harrini,IN Bindu,Lakshmi V P, Karpagam Janardhan,Shahseena Abdullah. The salivary gland enigma: Unraveling rare tumour mysteries. Global Journal for Research Analysis. volume - 13, issue - 08, august -- 2024 • print issn no. 2277 – 8160
- Lakshmi VP et al. Intra thyroid thyroglossal cyst: a rare presentation. Int J Res Med Sci. 2019 Aug;7(8):3189-3191
Dr Rosmy John
- A Case Control Study on Histomorphological Changes of Fallopian Tube in Surface Epithelial Tumors of Ovary at a Tertiary Care CenterAnnals of Medicine and Medical Sciences Volume 04, Version 7, July 2025, Print ISSN No. 1694-4674, DOI: 10.5281/ammspub
- Analysis of Information Documented in Histopathology Request Forms in a Tertiary care Teaching Hospital of a Rural Area - A reterospective study International Journal of Scientific Research. Volume 14, Issue 04, April 2025, Print ISSN No. 2277-8179, DOI: 10.36106/ijsr
- Unveiling the uncommon: Rare presentations of female genital tract tumours ,International Journal of Scientific Research. Volume 13, Issue 08, August 2024, Print ISSN No. 2277-8179, DOI: 10.36106/ijsr
- Spectrum of Papillary Lesions of Breast: A case seriesGlobal Journal for Research Analysis . Volume 13, Issue 07, July 2024, Print ISSN No. 2277-8160, DOI: 10.36106/gjra
- A retrospective study on histomorphological analysis of Sinonasal polyps at a Tertiary Care Centre in a Rural Area of South India MakHill Publications: International Journal of Tropical Medicine . Volume 19, Number 02, May 2024, Print ISSN No. 1818-779X, DOI: 10.59218/makijt.2024.5.83.89
Dr. Rugma Shine
- A rare cause of pancytopenia from Lepromatous Leprosy diagnosed in Bone marrow aspiration: A Bolt From The Blue, Cureus Journal of Medical Science, DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69223
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