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Dr. Anikode Subramanian Ramaswamy is a highly experienced Pathologist, Medical Educator, Researcher, and Laboratory Quality Management Expert with over 20 years of experience in diagnostic pathology, academic medicine, and healthcare quality systems.
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Dr. Anikode Subramanian Ramaswamy is a highly experienced Pathologist, Medical Educator, Researcher, and Laboratory Quality Management Expert with over 20 years of experience in diagnostic pathology, academic medicine, and healthcare quality systems. He completed his MBBS from M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, and MD in Pathology from JJM Medical College, Davangere. Currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Pathology at PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, he has extensive expertise in histopathology, cytopathology, hematology, clinical pathology, immunohistochemistry, dermatopathology, nephropathology, and cancer diagnostics. Dr. Ramaswamy is also an accredited laboratory assessor with specialized training in NABL, NABH, ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation, healthcare quality management, and hospital administration. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications, serves as a reviewer and editor for reputed medical journals, and has delivered numerous invited lectures at national and international conferences. His commitment to diagnostic excellence, medical education, research, and laboratory quality assurance has established him as a respected authority in pathology and healthcare accreditation.
Prof. Anikode Subramanian Ramaswamy, MD (Pathology), Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (PESIMSR), Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, has an extensive academic and research portfolio comprising 75 peer-reviewed scientific publications. These include 14 international publications and 61 national publications.
His publication output by academic rank is:
Complete Publication List
2026 | Professor
1. Comparison of Normal Saline Solution and Manual Liquid-based Cytology Solution in Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Neoplastic Lesions: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Vishnupriya R, Kumarguru BN, Ramaswamy AS, Janakiraman P
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 20; 6; EC13–EC20
Publication Type: Original Article
Scope: National
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2026/82682.23539
2. Cytomorphological Spectrum and Classification of Salivary Gland Lesions According to Milan System of Reporting
Authors: Panigrahi RR, Vidya K, Ramaswamy AS, Kumarguru BN
Journal: Acta Medica International
Volume/Issue/Pages: 13; 2; 337–341
Publication Type: Original Article
Scope: National
DOI: 10.21276/amit.2026.v13.i2.699
2025 | Professor
3. Adenomyosis and Coexisting Various Uterine Pathologies in Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Tirumalasetty P, Lavanya B, Pawar JG, Ramaswamy AS
Journal: Journal of Population Therapeutics & Clinical Pharmacology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 32; 4; 1234–1240
Publication Type: Journal Article
Scope: International
DOI: 10.53555/cz11b291
4. Angiogenesis in Psoriasis: An Immunohistochemical Study of VEGF and Microvessel Density
Authors: Gingilipalem P, Ramaswamy AS, Kumarguru BN, Shankar S
Journal: Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
Volume/Pages: 14; 403–409
Publication Type: Journal Article
Scope: National
DOI: 10.4103/jdrntruhs.jdrntruhs_104_25
2024 | Professor
5. Utility of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Various Pathological Lesions: A Clinico-Pathological Audit
Authors: Kumarguru BN, Deepika C, Nirmala MJ, Ramaswamy AS, Ramesh Kumar R
Journal: Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 11; 8; A200–212
Type: Journal Article
Scope: National
DOI: 10.21276/APALM.3368
6. Decoding the Rejection Code: Understanding Why Articles Get Axed
Authors: Bhende VV, Sharma TS, Krishnakumar M, Ramaswamy AS, Bilgi K, Mankad SP
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 16; 3; e56920
Type: Editorial
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56920
7. Beyond Synthetics: Promising Outcomes With the Invengenx® Bovine Pericardial Patch for Ventricular Septal Defect Repair in a Young Pediatric Population
Authors: Bhende VV, Sharma TS, Krishnakumar M, Ramaswamy AS, Bilgi K, Pathan SR
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 16; 3; e55530
Type: Case Report
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55530
8. Statistics in the Operating Room: A Cardiovascular Surgeon's Guide to Numbers That Matter
Authors: Bhende VV, Sharma TS, Krishnakumar M, Ganjiwale JD, Ramaswamy AS, Bilgi K, Pathan SR
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 16; 2; e54151
Type: Editorial
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54151
9. The Myths, Perils, and Pitfalls of Redo Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: The New Normal in Developing Countries Such as India
Authors: Bhende VV, Sharma TS, Krishnakumar M, Ramaswamy AS, Bilgi K, Pathan SR
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 16; 1; e52642
Type: Editorial
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52642
2023 | Professor
10. Utility of Indigenously Developed Square Grid Method for Evaluation of Tumor-Stroma Ratio and Stromal Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes in Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A Pilot Study
Authors: Kumarguru BN, Ramaswamy AS, Arathi CA, Swathi D
Journal: Iranian Journal of Pathology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 18; 3; 335–346
Scope: International
DOI: 10.30699/IJP.2023.1989528.3063
11. Role of Coagulation Parameters and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Patients: A Demystifying Endeavor
Authors: Kumarguru BN, Sreegiri S, Swathi D, Ramaswamy AS, Arathi CA
Journal: Journal of Applied Hematology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 14; 3; 214–224
Scope: International
12. The Utility of Invengenx® Bovine Patch for RVOT Reconstruction and Augmentation in the Surgical Management of Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): A Contemporary Study and Review of the Literature
Authors: Bhende VV, Sharma TS, Krishnakumar M, Ramaswamy AS, Bilgi K, Pathan SR
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 15; 10; e46882
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46882
13. Utility of Indigenous Cytology Technique in the Diagnosis of Oral Cavity Lesions Using Normal Saline as a Processing Fluid: A Comparative Study
Authors: Kumarguru BN, Narayana ML, Urvashi G, Ramaswamy AS
Journal: Journal of Cytology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 40; 2; 58–67
Scope: National
14. Association of ABO Blood Group Status in Patients with Breast Lesions and Emphasis on Invasive Breast Carcinoma
Authors: Shaik S, Kumarguru BN, Ramaswamy AS, Anegundi R, Janakiraman P
Journal: National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 11; 3; PO53–PO57
Scope: National
DOI: 10.7860/NJLM/2022/51863.2647
15. Exploring the Relationship Between ABO and Rh Blood Groups and Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Khan A, Ramaswamy AS
Journal: IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 8; 1; 36–41
Scope: National
16. Distribution of Mast Cells in Uterine Leiomyoma and Adjacent Myometrium: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Shobhitha D, Shankar S, Yadav MD, Ramaswamy AS
Journal: National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 12; 4; PO21–PO24
Scope: National
DOI: 10.7860/NJLM/2023/64426.2770
17. Comparative Evaluation of Safety and Performance of Latex and Nitrile Surgical Gloves: A Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Authors: Murali Mohan S, Ramaswamy AS, Mathangi KK, Nath KR
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 12; 6; 2807–2812
Type: Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Scope: National
18. Uncovering the Efficacy and Safety of Powder-Free Latex and Nitrile Examination Gloves: A Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Authors: Akkineni RR, Kumar CVP, Ramaswamy AS, Mathangi KK, Thommi L, Nath KR, Jose A
Journal: International Journal of Research and Review
Volume/Issue/Pages: 10; 6; 526–53
Type: Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Scope: National
19. Revisiting Latex Gloves in Healthcare: A Post-Market Clinical Study
Authors: Murali Mohan S, Niranjan P, Ramya K, Ramaswamy AS, Mathangi KK, Thommi L, Nath KR, Jose A
Journal: International Journal of Research and Review
Volume/Issue/Pages: 10; 3; 359–369
Type: Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Scope: National
2022 | Professor
20. A Comparative Study of Squash Smear Cytology Diagnosis and Radiological Diagnosis with Histopathology in Central Nervous System Lesions
Journal: Journal of Cytology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 39; 1; 1–8
21. A Comparative Study of Cytological Processing Techniques in Hemorrhagic Effusion
Authors: Inbasekaran P, Subramanian RA
Journal: CytoJournal
Volume: 19; 44
Scope: International
DOI: 10.25259/Cytojournal_14_2021
22. Role of Tzanck Smear Cytology in Dermatology: A Clinicopathological Study
Journal: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 16; 1; WC13–WC17
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2022/51006.15891
23. Clinical Utility of Bone Wax: A Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 11; 6; 90–94
24. Utility of Non-Absorbable Knitted Surgical Polypropylene Mesh: A Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 11; 8; 804–809
2021 | Professor
25. Postchemotherapy Associated Histopathological Findings in Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A Camouflaged Signature
Journal: National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 10; 3; PO11–PO17
DOI: 10.7860/NJLM/2021/46677.2494
26. Utility of Kumkum as a Counterstain in Histopathological Evaluation of Cervix: An Unexplored Archaic Behooveful Colourant
Journal: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 15; 4; EC01–EC06
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2021/47668.14745
27. Comparison of Staining Characteristics of Papanicolaou Stain and May-Grunwald-Giemsa Stain in Tzanck Smear Cytology
Journal: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 15; 6; EC09–EC14
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2021/48711.15013
2020 | Professor
28. An Objective Histopathological Scoring System for Placental Pathology in Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia
Journal: Cureus
Volume/Issue/Article: 12; 10; e11104
Scope: International
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.11104
29. Tumor Budding in Invasive Breast Cancer: An Indispensable Budding Touchstone
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
Volume: 63; Suppl 1; S117–S122
30. Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa: A Benign Masquerader
Journal: International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue: 8; 2; II
DOI: 10.12691/ijcdr-8-2-2
31. A Comparative Study of Cytomorphological Patterns of Lymph Node Aspirates in Paediatric and Adult Populations
Journal: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 14; 10; EC01–EC06
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2020/44982.14072
32. Histopathological Study of Endometrium and Ovary in Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy Specimens
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice
Volume/Issue/Pages: 9; 1; 146–155
DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.9120.22
2019 | Professor
33. Staining of Unstained Histology Using Style Transfer with Colour-Based Segmentation
Authors: Ganesh A, Vasanth NR, Ramaswamy AS, George K
Journal/Conference: TENCON 2019, IEEE Region 10 Conference
Pages: 2382–2386
Type: Conference Paper
Scope: International
DOI: 10.1109/TENCON50793.2019.8929351
34. Diagnostic Accuracy of the Risk of Malignancy Index 1 Compared to the IOTA ADNEX Model in Discriminating Benign from Malignant Adnexal Masses: A Multi-Centric Study
Journal: International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume/Issue/Page: 8; 3; 1002
DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190871
35. Neurocristic Cutaneous Hamartoma: Case Report of a Rare Entity
Journal: Indian Journal of Dermatopathology and Diagnostic Dermatology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 6; 2; 93–96
DOI: 10.4103/ijdpdd.ijdpdd_9_19
36. Syringocystadenocarcinoma Papilliferum: An Uncommon Malignant Adnexal Neoplasm at an Unusual Location
Journal: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 13; 7; ED01–ED04
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2019/41333.12966
37. Primary Ovarian Pregnancy after Interval Tubal Ligation: An Unexpected Conception at an Unusual Location
Journal: Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 6; 4; C53–C55
DOI: 10.21276/apalm.2463
38. Utility of Cytological Grading in Proliferative Epithelial Lesions of Breast
Journal: Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 6; 6; A334–A342
DOI: 10.21276/apalm.2378
39. Inter-Observer Variability in the Interpretation of Atypical Squamous Cells in Pap Smear Examination
Journal: Perspectives in Medical Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 7; 1; 59–62
DOI: No DOI assigned
2018 | Professor
40. Bilirubin Crystals in Neutrophils: A Rare Occurrence
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice
Volume/Issue/Pages: 7; 7; 818–821
DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7718.1
41. Multiple Neoplasms in the Female Genital Tract
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice
Volume/Issue/Pages: 7; 2; 135–141
DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7218.2
42. Evaluation of Hematological Scoring System in the Diagnosis of Neonatal Sepsis
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology: Research and Practice
Volume/Issue/Pages: 7; 6; 746–753
DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.7618.6
43. Granular Cell Tumor of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report
Journal: Indian Journal of Case Reports
Volume/Issue/Pages: 4; 6; 474–475
DOI: 10.32677/IJCR.2018.v04.i06.021
2017 | Professor
44. Renal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour: Case Report of a Rare Entity
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 11; 2; ED17–ED19
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/22912.9354
45. Atypical Parathyroid Adenoma
Journal: Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 60; 1; 99–101
46. A Study of Xylene Free Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining Procedure
Journal: Annals of Advanced Medical Science
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 1; 17–21
DOI: 10.21276/aams.1772
47. Utility of WhatsApp® in Teaching Hematological Disorders
Author: Ramaswamy AS
Journal: International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 11; 2703–2707
DOI: 10.24327/23956429.ijcmpr20170316
2016 | Professor
48. Utility of WhatsApp Based Mobile Learning of Hematological Disorders
Author: Ramaswamy AS
Journal: Journal of Educational Research & Medical Teacher
Volume/Issue/Pages: 4; 2; 5–10
DOI: No DOI assigned
49. A Study on Evaluation of Mast Cells in Papulo-Squamous Lesions of Skin
Authors: Donthi D, Mahalingashetti PB, Subramanian RA
Journal: Focus (Red Flower Publications)
Volume/Issue/Pages: 5; 3; 271–276
DOI: 10.21088/ijprp.2278.148X.5316.6
2014 | Associate Professor
50. Incidentally Detected Renal Mass: What Is Your Diagnosis?
Journal: Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 2; I1–I4
DOI: No DOI assigned
51. Isolated Renal Hydatid Cyst
Journal: Journal of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 1; 70–71
52. Papillary Microtumor of Thyroid: Benign or Aggressive?
Journal: Journal of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 1; 51–53
53. Acantholytic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue: A Diagnostic Challenge
Journal: Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
Volume/Pages: 3; 179–181
54. An Attempt to Unravel Features of Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis
Journal: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 13; 3476–3484
55. A Study on Concordance Between Ante-Mortem and Post-Mortem Diagnosis in Fetal and Perinatal Autopsies
Journal: International Journal of Health Information and Medical Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 1; 24–28
DOI: https://lww.com/pages/default.aspx
56. Lymphatic Filariasis: A View at Pathological Diversity
Journal: Tropical Parasitology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 4; 2; 128–132
DOI: 10.4103/2229-5070.138544
2013 | Associate Professor
57. Morphological Spectrum of Pilar Cysts
Journal: North American Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 5; 2; 124–128
Scope: International
DOI: 10.4103/1947-2714.107532
58. Epithelioid Leiomyoma of Uterus: A Case Report
Journal: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences
Volume/Pages: 2; 2989–2993
DOI: 10.14260/jemds/648
59. Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Uterus (Uterine Carcinosarcoma): A Case Report
Journal: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 9; 49–52
DOI: No DOI assigned
2012 | Associate Professor
60. Metastatic or Metachronous Adamantinoma: An Enigma
Journal: International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 2; 2; 132–135
61. Aggressive Giant Cell Tumor of the Anterior Arc of the Rib
Journal: Journal of Cytology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 29; 1; 51–53
62. Study of Histomorphological Changes in Placenta in Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Journal: International Journal of Current Biomedical Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 2; 1; 255–258
DOI: No DOI assigned
63. Paraganglioma of Cauda Equina
Journal: Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 1; 35–36
64. Griscelli Syndrome: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis with Silvery Hair
Journal: Journal of Laboratory Physicians
Volume/Issue/Pages: 4; 2; 129–130
65. Adrenal Fusion Anomaly
Journal: International Journal of Case Reports and Images
Volume/Pages: 3; 73–75
Scope: International
DOI: 10.5348/ijcri201212244CI17
2011 | Assistant Professor
66. SkIndia Quiz 3: Scalp Swelling in a Middle-Aged Woman
Journal: Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Volume/Issue/Pages: 2; 2; 129–130
67. Hyaline Cell-Rich Chondroid Syringoma of the Finger
Journal: Indian Journal of Dermatology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 56; 2; 217–219
68. Type 2 First Branchial Cleft Cyst Presenting as Childhood Deafness
Journal: Journal of Laboratory Physicians
Volume/Issue/Pages: 3; 2; 136–137
Type: Letter
69. Hyalinizing Spindle Cell Tumor with Giant Rosettes
Journal: Annals of Saudi Medicine
Volume/Issue/Pages: 31; 1; 83–86
Scope: International
70. Aspiration Biopsy Cytology of Solitary Thyroid Nodule
Journal: National Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 3; 150–153
DOI: No DOI assigned
71. Adolescent Menorrhagia: Study of the Coagulation Profile in a Tertiary Centre in South India
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Volume/Issue/Pages: 5; 8; 1589–1592
DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2011/.1776
2010 | Assistant Professor
72. Lipoleiomyoma of Uterus in a Postmenopausal Woman
Journal: Journal of Mid-Life Health
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 2; 86–88
2009 | Assistant Professor
73. Post-Salpingectomy Endometriosis
Journal: Journal of Laboratory Physicians
Volume/Issue/Pages: 1; 2; 84–85
Type: Letter
74. Schwannoma of the Hard Palate
Journal: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Volume/Issue/Pages: 61; Suppl 1; 52–54
Type: Case Report
DOI: 10.1007/s12070-009-0018-4
2008 | Assistant Professor
75. Hepatoprotective Activity of Alcoholic and Aqueous Extract of Terminalia belerica in Rats
Authors: Jain R, Nandakumar K, Ramaswamy AS, Srivastava V, Vaidya SK, Srinath R
Journal: Advances in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Volume/Issue/Pages: 9; 2; 61–71
Type: Journal Article
Scope: National
DOI: No DOI assigned
Research Interests
Prof. Ramaswamy's research interests encompass:
Histopathology, Cytopathology, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology, Breast Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Dermatopathology, Placental Pathology, Haematopathology, Salivary Gland Pathology, Rare Tumours and Unusual Neoplasms, Laboratory Quality Assurance, Diagnostic Cytology Techniques, Histopathological Staining Methods, Medical Education and Curriculum Development, Digital Pathology, Artificial Intelligence in Pathology, laboratory innovation, technology-enhanced medical education and multidisciplinary clinical research.
