Dr. Kafil Akhtar

Assistant Professor
Aligarh Muslim University, India

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pathology from Aligarh Muslim University, India

My URL
https://livedna.org/91.4264

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
Pathology
Tropical Medicine
Histopathology
Hematology

Selected Publications

  1. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, M. Ahmad and A. Hasan, 2011. Cytologic zooplankton populations in marine shrimp culture diagnosis of Acinic cell carcinoma of minor salivary gland: A distinct rarely described entity Clinics Pract. 1: 9-10.

  2. Shahid, M., K. Akhtar, G. Mehdi and R. Sherwani, 2011. Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma with squamous cell carcinoma as the epithelial component a rare and atypical presentation. Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med., 135: 1211-1212.

  3. Malik, A., S. Afaq, M. Shahid, K. Akhtar and A. Assiri, 2011. Influence of ellagic acid on prostate cancer cell proliferation: A caspase dependent pathway. Asian J. Trop. Med., 4: 550-555.
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  4. Akhtar, K., S.S. Ahmad, S. Zaheer and S.M. Vasenwala, 2011. Mixed medullary follicular carcinoma of thyroid-a rare entity. Med. Case Stud., 2: 12-14.
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  5. Akhtar, K., S.S. Ahmad, A. Kumar and N. Afshan, 2011. Dysgerminoma with Pregnancy and viable baby-a case report. Oman Med. J., 26: 198-200.

  6. Akhtar, K., S.S. Ahmad and R.K Sherwani, 2011. Acute promyelocytic leukemia-hypogranular Variant: A rare presentation. Clinics Pract., 1: e11-e11.
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  7. Akhtar, K., S. Zaheer, S.S. Ahmad and R.K. Sherwani, 2011. Sister mary joseph’s nodule: A rare cytologic presentation. Clinics Pract., 1: e6-e6.
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  8. Akhtar, K., S. Ahmad, S. Zaheer and T. Mansoor, 2011.. Sarcomatoid renal cell carcinoma-a rare entity. Saudi J. Kidney Dis. Transplantation, 22: 120-122.

  9. Ahmad, S., K. Akhtar, S. Singh and S. Siddiqui, 2011. FNAB of metastatic lesions with special reference to clinicopathological analysis of primary site in cases of epithelial tumours. Ann. Trop. Med. Publ. Health, 4: 6-10.

  10. Ahmad, S., K. Akhtar, S. Singh and S. Siddiqui, 2011. FNAB of metastatic lesions with special reference to clinicopathological analysis of primary site in cases of epithelial and non-epithelial tumours. J. Cytol., 28: 61-65.
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  11. Akhtar, K., N. Khan, S. Zaheer, R. Sherwani and S. Abrar, 2010. Pindborg tumor in an adolescent-an atypical presentation. Oman Med. J., 25: 47-48.

  12. Akhtar, K., G. Mehdi, R. Sherwani and L. Sofi, 2010. Relationship between various cancers and ABO blood groups-A Northern India experience. Internet J. Pathol., Vol. 13, No. 1. .
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  13. Ahmad, S.S., F.A Siddiqui, K. Akhtar, F. Alam, M. Shahid and A. Rahman, 2010. Metacarpophalangeal tuberculosis-an unusual presentation. Indian Med. Gazette, 4: 162-163.

  14. Siddiqui, F., K. Akhtar, R. Sherwani, K. Rahman, F. Alam and A. Ansari, 2009. Prevalence of hepatitis C in aligarh: A 7 year experience. Indian J. Community Med., 34 : 264-265.

  15. Shah, S. K. Rahman, F. Siddiqui, K. Akhtar, S. Zaheer and R. Sherwani, 2009. Bone lesions: Role of sediment cytology. Diagn. Cytopathol., 37: 397-401.

  16. Akhtar, K., S. Zaheer, S.S. Ahmad and T. Mansoor, 2009. Gall bladder tuberculosis-a rare entity. Ann. Tropical Med. Pub. Health, 2: 77-78.

  17. Akhtar, K., S. Zaheer, S.S. Ahmad and J. Hasan, 2009. Primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the breast. Indian J. Pathol. Microbiol., 52: 71-73.
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  18. Zaheer, S., F. Beg, K. Akhtar and R. Sherwani, 2008. Splintered tubercular granuloma-a consistent cytological finding in drug defaulters. Am. J. Clin. Pathol., 130: 648-653.

  19. Sherwani, R., S. Alam, K. Akhtar, B. Abid, K. Rahman and R. Mehdi, 2008. Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in chronic diarrhea and celiac disease. Indian J. Haematol. Blood Transfusion, 24: 12-15.

  20. Sherwani, R., K. Rahman and K. Akhtar, 2008. Malignant Haemangio-pericytoma-gluteal region-a rare entity. Indian J. Pathol. Microbiol., 51: 39-41.

  21. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, K. Rahman and F.A. Siddiqui, 2008. Leiomyosarcoma of scrotum. Indian J. Pathol. Microbiol., 51: 72-73.

  22. Akhtar, K., R.K. Sherwani, K. Rahman, J. Hasan and M. Shahid, 2008. HemoCue photometer: A better alternative of hemoglobin estimation in blood donors? Indian J. Hematol. Blood Transfusion, 24: 170-172.
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  23. Akhtar, K., R. Sherwani, S. Zaheer and K. Rahman, 2008. Pregnancy in the rudimentary horn of uterus-a rare presentation. Indian Med. Gazette, 25: 27-29.

  24. Akhtar, K., R. Sherwani, L. Sofi, A. Sharma and P. Singh, 2008. Hook’s effect-a rare presentation in HBsAg screening. Indian J. Hematol. blood transfusion, 25: 27-29.
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  25. Akhtar, K., M. Naim S. Ahmad, U. Fatima and A.H. Khan, 2008. Actinomycosis-left post chest wall. JK Science. 10: 37-38.
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  26. Ahmad, S.S., U. Zafar, F.A. Siddiqui, K. Akhtar, 2008. Cutaneous metastasis in renal cell carcinoma-a case report. J. Cytol., 25: 157-158.

  27. Ahmad, S.S., J. Hasan, K. Akhtar, S.H. Arif, M. Naim and K. Rahman, 2008. Microfilariae in testicular fine needle aspiration biopsy. J. K. Science., 10: 199-200.
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  28. Sherwani, R.K., K. Rahman, K. Akhtar, Anurag, F. Alam, S. Beg and A.J. Ahmad, 2007. Histomorphological features of placenta in low birth weight babies. Indian Med. Gazette, 12: 474-478.

  29. Sherwani, R.K, T. Khan, K. Akhtar, A. Zeba, F.A. Siddiqui, K. Rahman and N. Afshan, 2007. Conventional Pap smear and liquid based cytology in cervical cancer screening. J. Cytol., 24: 167-172.
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  30. Shamshad, S., K. Akhtar, S. Akhtar, A. Abrari, A. Nasir, M. Khalid and T. Mansoor, 2007. Ultrasound guided FNA biopsy in retroperitoneal masses. J. Cytol., 24: 41-45.

  31. Mehdi, G., H.A. Ansari, K. Akhtar and M. Shukl 2007. Ocular manifestations of cysticercosis: A case report. Ind. J. Pathol. Microbiol., 50: 345-346.
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  32. Ahmad, S.S., M. Hasan, K. Akhtar, S. Naseem, R. Bhargava, F. Haque and S. Zaheer, 2007. Combined modality cytopathologic diagnosis of lung malignancy. Hamdard Medicus, 53: 37-44.

  33. Ahmad, S.S., K. Akhtar, S. Akhtar, S.H. Arif, A. Nasir, M. Khalid and T. Mansoor, 2007. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy of gastrointestinal masses-A Study. J. Cytol., 24: 173-177.
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  34. Sherwani, R., Z.S. Jairajpuri, K. Akhtar, A. Abrari, R. Bhargava and M. Khalid, 2006. Utility of fine needle aspiration cytology in evaluating mediastinal masses. J. Cytol., 23: 11-17.

  35. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, A. Abrari, S. Hajra, F.A. Siddiqui and R. Bhargava, 2006. Pleural effusion cytology as an aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. J. Cytol., 23: 123-127.

  36. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, A. Abrari, K.A. Sherwani, S. Goel and S. Zaheer, 2006. Fine needle aspiration cytology in tumors and tumor like lesions of bone. JK Sci., 8: 151-156.
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  37. Akhtar, K., R. Sherwani, L. Khan, S. Zaheer and N. Khan, 2006. Prevalence of HIV in donors in Aligarh: A five year study. Indian J. Haematol. Blood Transfusion, 22: 2-3.

  38. Ahmad, S.S., M. Hasan, K. Akhtar and S. Naseem, 2006. Computed tomography guided aspiration in lung lesions: A feasible technique? J. Cytol., 23: 187-190.

  39. Ahmad, S.S., K. Akhtar, S.S. Akhtar, A. Abrari, A. Nasir, M. Khalid and T. Mansoor, 2006. Ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy of abdominal masses. JK Sci., 8: 200-204.
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  40. Ahmad, S.S., K. Akhtar, A. Abrari, Ritanjaya, I. Ahmad and T. Mansoor, 2006. Mammography-guided stereotactic fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lesions. Indian J. Pathol. Microbiol., 49: 330-333.
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  41. Syed, A., R. Sherwani, Q. Azam, F. Haque and K. Akhter, 2005. Congenital macrodactyly: A clinical study. Acta Orthop. Belg., 71: 399-404.
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  42. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, T. Siddiqui, R. Bhargava and S. Zaheer, 2005. Bilateral lower zone shadows on chest radiograph: A clinicopathological profile. Indian J. Tuberculosis, 52: 137-142.
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  43. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, S. Zaheer and P. Tuli, 2005. Fine needle aspiration and impression cytology in precursor lesions of gall bladder carcinoma and its histologic correlation. J. Cytol., 22: 179-183.
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  44. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, A.H. Naqvi, S. Akhtar, A. Abrari and R. Bhargava, 2005. Diagnostic and prognostic significance of cytology in effusions. J. Cytol., 22: 73-77.

  45. Naim, M., S.S. Ahmad, K. Akhtar, S. Zaheer and A. Khan, 2005. Hydatidosis of the kidney: A case report. Indian Med. Gazette, 139: 36-37.

  46. Naim, M., S.S. Ahmad, K. Akhtar, N. Afroz and S. Zaheer, 2005. Extramedullary plasmacytoma presenting as a primary mass in the anterior chest wall: A case report. Indian J. Bio Res., 63: 22-23.

  47. Mehdi, G., K. Akhtar, V. Maheshwari and S.A. Siddiqui, 2005. Radiation response as a prognostic marker in pap smears from squamous cell carcinoma cervix. J. Cytol., 22: 161-164.
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  48. Akhtar, K., S.S. Ahmad, S. Akhtar, S. Naseem and T. Mansoor, 2005. Incidence of tuberclosis from study of fine needle aspiration cytology im lymphadenopathy and acid fast staining. Indian J. Community Med., 30: 63-65.

  49. Akhtar, K., G. Mehdi, V. Maheshwari, S.A. Siddiqui and R. Sharma, 2005. Diagnostic and prognostic significance of AgNOR counts inradiotherapy treated squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix. J. Obstet. Gynecol. India, 55: 163-166.
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  50. Ahmad, S.S., S. Akhtar, K. Akhtar, S. Naseem and T. Mansoor, 2005. Study of fine needle aspiration cytology in lymphadenopathy with special reference to acid-fast staining in cases of tuberculosis. JK Sci., 7: 22-25.
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  51. Sherwani, R., K. Akhtar, R. Bhargava, S. Goel and V. Nangia, 2004. Transbronchial needle aspiration in undiagnosed radiographic shadows. Indian J Tuberc., 52: 37-44.
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  52. Akhtar, K., V. Maheswari and G. Mehdi, 2004. Role of PAP smear and AgNOR count in early detection of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma cervix. Bionotes, 6: 100-101.

  53. Naim, M., N. Afroz, K. Akhtar, S. Ahmad, N. Khan and S. Zaheer, 2003. Post IUD actinomycosis uteri. Indian J. Bio Res., 50: 3-5.

  54. Mehdi, G., V. Maheshwari, K. Akhtar and S.A. Siddiqui, 2003. Evaluating response to radiotherapy and early detection of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma cervix by PAP smear and AgNOR Count. J. Clin. Radiother. Oncol., 3: 23-27.

  55. Akhtar, K., M. Naim, S.S. Ahmad and N. Khan, 2003. Maxillary sinus tuberculosis: A case report. Indian J. Biores., 50: 108-110.

  56. Ahmad, S.S., S. Akhtar, K. Akhtar, M. Naim, S. Ajmal, P. Solanki and A. Abrari, 2003. Clinico-haematological profile of bleeding disorders in children. Indian J. Bio Res., 56: 43-48.

  57. Aziz, M., S.S. Ahmad, M. Hasan, N. Afroz and K. Akhtar, 2002. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in development of an atlas of cancer in India: A project of the National Cancer Registry Programme (ICMR). First All India Report Vol.2, pp: 343-344, 2001-2002..

  58. Spieler, P., 1979. The cytologic diagnosis of tuberculosis in pleural effusions. Acta Cytol., 23: 374-379.
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