Dr. Kafil Akhtar
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Dr. Kafil Akhtar

Assistant Professor
Aligarh Muslim University, India

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

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Area of Interest:

Molecular Sciences
100%
Pathology
62%
Tropical Medicine
90%
Histopathology
75%
Hematology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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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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