Department Of Oral Pathology And Microbiology - Facilities | M. S. Ramaiah University Of Applied Sciences

Oral Pathology Museum

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Histopathology

Histology and Histopathology are frequently deliberated and explained together. In fact, the notion of histopathology is inseparable from that of histology. Basic knowledge is important in understanding of normal histology and histopathological interpretation for the diagnosis of lesions.

We provide various histopathological facilities in the department.

Complete provisions for routine histopathological tissue processing, staining and interpretation. Consultation and advice for all histology and pathology enquiries.

Cytology

Exfoliative cytology and Fine needle aspiration cytology deals with the microscopic study of cells shed or obtained from the oral mucosa and body fluids for diagnostic purposes. It is a simple, non-aggressive technique that is well accepted by the patient, and is therefore an attractive option for the screening and early diagnosis of infections, benign and malignant lesions.

Haematology

Hematology is the study of blood and blood-forming organs, including the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood, bone marrow, and immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems. Hematologic analysis is often used prior to invasive dental procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders.

Special Staining

Special stains use a variety of dyes and techniques to stain particular tissues, structures or pathogens to assist pathologists with tissue-based diagnosis.

Immunohistochemistry

An immunohistochemistry (IHC) lab is a specialized laboratory dedicated to conducting experiments and analyses related to immunohistochemistry techniques. Immunohistochemistry is a powerful method used to detect specific proteins or antigens within tissue sections or cell samples using antibodies and staining processes. It is widely used in various fields of research, including biology, medicine, pathology, and oncology.

Advanced Microscopy

Bright Field Microscope - Penta head attachment(Olympus Optical Microscope BX53F2, Tokyo, Japan)

High Resolution Imaging

Jenoptik Progres Gryphax Arktur USB 3.0 microscope camera, Jena, Germany

Cytology Imaging

Histopathology Imaging

Image Analysis Software

Morphometric Analysis

Stereomicroscope

3D Imaging and Morphometry

Polarizing Microscopy

Hard Tissue Studies

Ground Section of Teeth

Soft Tissue Studies

Stained collagen

Phase Contrast and Darkfield Microscopy

Fibroblasts under Phase Contrast

Microorganisms under Dark-Field

Immunohistochemistry Laboratory

The Immunohistochemistry laboratory offers a variety of services for antigen detection in tissues in the field of surgical pathology and research projects.

Haematology Laboratory

Fasting/Random/Postprandial Blood Sugar
Hemoglobin Estimation
Differential WBC Count
Absolute WBC Count
RBC Count
Platelet Count
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Bleeding/Clotting Time
Blood Grouping
PRF Preparation
Storage of Samples at – 80C

Routine Haematology

Centrifuge

- 80°C Refrigerator

37°C Incubator

Special Staining of Hard & Soft Tissues

Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS)
PAP Stain
Masson’s Trichome
Van Gieson
Alcian Blue
Picrosirius Red
Giemsa
Toluidine blue
Gram Stain
Safranin O
KOH
Mallory’s
Ziehl–Neelsen
Mucicarmine stain

Core Areas of Research

Undergraduate Research

Analysis of FNAC smears
Cytological analysis in Oral Cancer
Chair side smear preparation for fungal infections
Forensic Odontology
Assessment of Mitotic figures in Cancer
Research involving ground section and Decalcified sections
Special staining to arrive at final diagnosis
Histotechniques to determine prognosis
Usage of Specialized Microscopy for pilot studies
Analysis of Hematological Investigations

Postgraduate Research

Oral cancer biomarker studies
Molecular studies in Oral Cancer Tissues
Histotechniques in Oral Cancer & Pre-cancer
Clinicopathologic Correlation in Oral Cancer
Survival Analysis in Oral Cancer
Analysis of Metastasis in Oral Cancer
Biofriendly laboratory substitutes
Biologic behaviour of Odontogenic Tumors and Cysts
Differential Diagnosis of Salivary gland tumors, developmental disturbances, mesenchymal tumors, skin diseases, bone diseases and infections

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