Research
On going research project undertaken by the faculty members in collaboration with other departments at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre
1. Fine Needle aspiration cytology of thyroid swellings with histopathological correlation.It is observed that among the various diseases, thyroid lesions constitute a significant proportion among the patients visiting this hospital. It is proposed to analyze the cause for the increased incidence of thyroid lesions, geographical area, nonneoplastic or neoplastic condition and relative incidence of different benign and malignant tumours and the functional impact of these lesions on the patients.
Dr. K.V. Santosh
There is increase in the incidence of breast tumours which is ranked second only to carcinoma of the cervix. It is proposed to identify the risk factors involved in the occurrence of breast tumours and also predict the prognostic factors, which influence the outcome of the tumours and also the importance of educating the women. By these measures it is hoped to bring down the incidence of breast tumours in the course of time. Dr. Sumana B.S. , Dr. R.N. Visweshwar
3. Clinicopathological study – Carcinoma cervix with particular reference to risk factors and histomorphological types Carcinoma cervix, though a preventable disease, still remains a major problem among women world wide, more so amongst Indian women. It is proposed to analyze the various risk factors associated with carcinoma cervix and also the age incidence, morphological types of tumours and also the role of viruses in the etiology of carcinoma cervix and the importance program as a preventive measure.
