Gist of services of Department

Facilities Available - HISTOPATHOLOGY :

1. Routine Paraffin Sections: The surgically removed tissue is fixed; processed, blocked, cut,  stained, and is examined under the microscope.

2. Frozen Section – For rapid diagnosis - Tissue sent during the operation is rapidly frozen, cut,  stained, and a quick diagnosis is offered.

CYTOLOGY – the study of cells.
 Gynaecologic Cytopathology
•Pap Smear
 Vaginal
 Ectocervical
 Endocervical
•Routine Gynaec Check-up for women over 35 years of age.
 To detect inflammatory, pre-malignant and malignant lesions; also for hormonal evaluation.
•Fluid Cytology
 Serous Effusions
 Pleural
 Pericardial
 Peritoneal
•Respiratory Tract: Exfoliative cytology of sputum and bronchial secretions for the diagnosis of  malignant tumour
 Sputum
 Bronchial Wash
 Bronchial Lavage
•Bronchial Brushing
•Urinary System:
 The different types of specimens that may be obtained and examined are normally voided and  catheter specimens of urine, bladder, washings, endoscopic Brush.

•Oesophago–Gastrointestinal Tract:
The role of cytopathology in the field of gastro-enterology has been extended in the last decade with the introduction of the flexible fibre optic endoscope through which diagnostic material may be obtained for histology and brush cytology.

•C.N.S.
C.S.F. examination for malignant cells
Crush Preparation of Tissue for rapid diagnosis during the operation
Nipple Discharge

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
This is a simple and quick method that can be done on an OPD basis, where a fine needle is passed through a lump to aspirate the material, and give a specific and quick diagnosis.

OPD Timings:

OPD day and timings are scheduled to be changed soon.

Name	Day	Timings
Head of Department
Dr. Ketaki Shah	Mon - Sat	9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m
Consulting Histopathologist
Dr.Laxmi Shah	Mon - Sat	1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m