Pathology
The Department of Pathology at Saraswathi Institute of Medical Sciences serves as an indispensable pillar in medical diagnosis, decoding disease mechanisms through meticulous examination of tissues, organs, fluids, and cells. The department uses microscopy, molecular analysis, and autopsy techniques to guide clinical decision-making and treatment strategies for conditions ranging from infections to complex cancers. It offers a CBME-based UG curriculum for up to 250 MBBS students alongside an NMC-recognised MD Pathology postgraduate program, with faculty and residents actively engaged in research, publications, and conference presentations at zonal, regional, and national levels.
Facilities
- Histopathology: microscopic tissue examination for cancer and inflammatory conditions
- Clinical Pathology: automated blood, urine, and CSF fluid analysis
- Hematology: CBC, blood smear examination for leukaemia, anaemia, thrombocytopenia
- Cytopathology: minimally invasive cell sampling for cervical cancer, thyroid nodules
- Immunology: antibody, antigen, and immune cell detection for autoimmune and infectious diseases
- Blood Banking: blood collection, screening, processing, and storage for transfusion
FAQs
What is the difference between histopathology and cytology?
Histopathology examines tissue samples removed by biopsy or surgery, while cytology studies individual cells from fluids or fine-needle aspirations.
What is a biopsy, and why is it done?
A biopsy removes a small tissue sample for microscopic study, helping confirm conditions such as infections, inflammation, or cancer.
How does a pathologist help in cancer diagnosis?
Pathologists identify the tumour type, grade, and spread and report features that guide surgeons and oncologists in planning treatment.
How long does a biopsy report usually take?
Reports usually take three to seven days, as tissue needs processing, staining, and careful examination, though complex cases may need longer.
Why is a clinical autopsy performed?
It confirms the cause of death, clarifies disease processes, and improves medical knowledge, usually after taking the family's consent.
