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Background: Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) diseases are one of the most common entities we come across in dayto-day practice. Given its sheer length and extent, there is a possibility of various pathologies affecting individual segments of the entire tract. Ranging from congenital anomalies, acute and/or chronic inflammations, inflammatory conditions to neoplastic conditions including both, benign as well as malignant lesions, the spectrum of diseases which can occur individually or in combination with various segments is wide. In the present study, we aim to understand and analyse various diseases encountered during the study period. Materials and Method: The present study was conducted in the department of Pathology, of a tertiary rural care hospital, over a period of 1 year (Jan 2014 to Dec 2014). All non-malignant cases which were confirmed on histopathology were studied. Detailed clinical and radiological history was obtained. All the data was then further analysed. Result: A total of 263 cases were received. Of these, 198 (75.29%) cases were non-malignant, whereas 65 (24.71%) cases were malignant. 100 (50.50%) were males while 98 (49.50%) were females. Mean age was 48.2 years. Most common affected site was appendix with 146 (73.73%) cases. Chronic inflammatory lesions were most commonly encountered with 62 (31.31%) cases. We had 02 (1.01%) inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and 03 (1.52%) polyps. Conclusion: Numerous infectious, inflammatory and other conditions were encountered in our study. A plethora of lesions can potentially affect the GI tract. Accurate diagnosis of these conditions is of paramount importance. Keyword: Gastrointestinal tract, Non-malignant, IBD.

Background:- Primary Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders are a rare entity with an obscure etiology. As simple as they sound, however, they require high degree of clinical suspicion as they can mimic various disorders of gastrointestinal tract. Here in we present our experience in a rural tertiary care hospital. Materials and Method:-All diagnosed cases of Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders from June 2009 to May 2014 were included in the study. The cases were studied according to the criteria led down by Talley et. al. Klein’s classification was used to segregate and study the cases. Result:- We received four endoscopic biopsies; one from stomach and jejunum each; and two from ileum. Eleven appendicectomy and two hemicolectomy specimens respectively were also received by the Department of Pathology of our hospital. Majority of the cases showed mucosal involvement. Appendix was the most commonly affected organ. The overall response to treatment was better with a few exceptions. Conclusion:- Primary Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders is a diagnosis of exclusion. Proper diagnostic modalities and high degree of suspicion is needed for precise diagnosis. Treatment

Background: Anemia is an extremely common problem associated with increased morbidity, poor quality of life regardless of aetiology . Anemia especially observed in geriatric community is more profound owing to the complications arising due to it. Material and Method : The present study was a descriptional cross sectional study conducted in the department of pathology of a tertiary care hospital carried over a period of twelve months i.e. July 2014- June 2015.All the patients above 60 years of age were considered. Result: A total of 256 cases of anemia in geriatric patients were studied . In our study , the majority of patients were male with 138 (53.90%) cases.Females accounted for 118( 46.09%) cases .110 (42.96%) cases were of Normocytic Normochromic anemia,indicating the most common type of anemia in the geriatric age group being Normocytic Normochromic . Conclusion: Anemia is a common occurrence in geriatric population given the age. Timely detection can definitely prevent severe morbidity. Further studies should be encouraged for better understanding of this type of anemia.