BasimMAl-KhafajiMD

Pathology • Detroit, MI

Cytopathology, Genitourinary Pathology, Obstetrics & Perinatal Pathology, Anatomic Pathology

Pathologist, Director, Pathology Residency

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Office
22101 Moross Rd
Detroit, MI 48236
Phone+1 313-343-4000

Fax+1 313-881-4727

Summary

Dr. Al-Khafaji is dual board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology. He completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio plus two subsequent one-year ACGME accredited fellowships at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, one in Oncologic Surgical Pathology and the other in Cytopathology. Currently, as a senior staff pathologist at St. John Hospital & Medical Center his area of expertise and special interests are Cytopathology, to include performance of FNA, and ROSE interpretation. Within the area of surgical pathology his current interests and area of expertise involve Genitourinary, Gynecological and Head and Neck Pathology. Prior to joining St. John Hospital Medical Center, Dr. AL-Khafaji, was a staff pathologist and Assistant Professor of pathology at The University of Michigan. Currently, he holds the position of adjunct Associate Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. Dr Al-Khafaji served as the Director of Pathology of the residency program at St. John Hospital Medical Center, Detroit, MI between 2003 to 2015. At which time he oversaw the administrative and educational training aspects of the pathology residency program through three accreditation cycles, ultimately achieving full accreditation for a five-year period, a perfect pass rate on the AP boards, and a near perfect pass rate on the CP boards. Dr. Al-Khafaji also holds a master's degree in Health Profession Education (MHPE), from Keele University (UK) with emphasis on assessment and evaluation

Education & Training

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Cytopathology, 1997 - 1998
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterSelective Pathology, 1996 - 1997
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Surgical PathologyFellowship, Selective Pathology, 1996 - 1997
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1993 - 1996
University of Baghdad College of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License 1998 - 2026
WI State Medical License 1996 - 1999
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Cytopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Instructor of the Year, Pathology St. John Hospital & Medical Center, 2007, 2011-2012
America’s Top Physicians (Pathology) Consumer Research Council of America, 2005
America's Top Physicians (Pathology) Consumer Research Council of America, 2005
1st place, Platform Paper St. John Hospital & Medical Center, 2004
1st place, Platform Paper St. John Hospital & Medical Center Research Day, 2004
Best Web Site for advancing the field of Pathology through computer Technology AP III 4th Annual Meeting, 1999
Technology Award College of American Pathologists, 1996
Autopsy Award, Best Posted Presentation Based Upon Autopsy Material US & Canadian Academy of Pathology, 1996
CAP Scholarship 1995
1st Prize, Best Lab Practice American Society of Clinical Pathology
Clinical Trainee Research Award UT, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Autopsy Award US & Canadian Academy of Pathology
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

4 citations
Solitary extranodal Rosai-Dorfman disease of the mandible: an exceedingly rare presentation.
Ameer Hamza, Zhifei Zhang, Basim M. Al-Khafaji
Autopsy & Case Reports. 2018-07-30
4 citations
Respiratory distress of unknown etiology in a transplant recipient: think toxoplasmosis!
Ameer Hamza, Ian Jacob Anderson, Basim Al-Khafaji
Autopsy & Case Reports. 2017-12-12
3 citations
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the vulva: a mesenchymal tumour with a broad differential diagnosis and review of literature.
Syed Mushhad Mustuzhar Gilani, Basim M. Al-Khafaji
Pathologica. 2014-12-01

Journal Articles

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the vulva: a mesenchymal tumor with a broad differential diagnosis and review of literature
Gilani S, Al-Khafaji B, Pathologica, 1/1/2014
Cytologic features of solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas: a single institutional experience based on evaluation of diagnostic utility of endoscopic ultras...
Gilani SM, Tashjian R, Barawi M, Al-Khafaji B, Pathologica, 1/1/2014
Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer; Clinical Utility, Diagnostic Accuracy and Potential Pitfalls
Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, Acta Cytologica, 1/1/2014
Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma: A Rare Malignant Odontogenic Tumor with a review of the literature
Gilani S., Raza M., Al-Khafaji B, European Annals of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, 1/1/2014
Bilateral ovarian sex-cord stromal tumors and review of literature
Gilani S., Fathallah L, Al-Khafaji B, Acta Obstet Ginecol Port, 1/1/2013
Oncocytic Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
Raza, M, Al-Khafaji B, Check Sample ASCP, 1/1/2010
Salivary gland fine needle aspiration using the ThinPrep technique: diagnostic accuracy, cytologic artifacts and pitfalls
Al-Khafaji BM, Afify AM, Acta Cytologica, 1/1/2001
Comparison of ThinPrep and TriPath PREP liquid-based preparations in nongynecologic specimens: a pilot study
Michael CW. McConnel J. Pecott J. Afify AM. Al-Khafaji B, Diagnostic Cytopathology, 1/1/2001
Neoplastic Lesions of the Oral cavity: The Common and Not so Common
Al-Khafaji, B, International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery), 1/1/2000
Cystic Lesions of the Neck: Differential Diagnoses with emphasis on FNA findings
Al-Khafaji, B, International Online Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (Head & Neck Surgery), 1/1/2000
FNA of 154 Parotid Masses: The UT, MD Anderson Cancer Center Ten-year Experience
Al-Khafaji B., Nestok B., Katz R, Cancer Cytopathology, 1/1/1998
Immunohistologic analysis of Gastrointestinal and Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumors
Al-Khafaji B., Noffsinger A., Fenoglio-Preiser C et. Al, Human Pathology, 1/1/1998
Increased Hepatic Iron in AIDS: An Autopsy Study
Al-Khafaji B., Kravolic S., Smith R, Modern Pathology, 1/1/1997
Immunohistochemical analysis of surfactant proteins and thyroid transcription factor-1 in pulmonary and breast carcinoma
Bejarano P., Baughman R., Biddinger P., Miller MA, Fenoglio-Preiser C., Al-Khafaji B. et al, Modern Pathology, 1/1/1996
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Abstracts/Posters

Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Accuracy, Potential Pitfalls, and Clinical Correlates
Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, J of the Am Society of Cytopathology
Fine Needle Aspiration of Salivary Gland Lymphoid lesions: A Community Hospital Experience
Asakrah S, Anderson I, Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Cytopathology, 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1/15/2014
Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Accuracy, Potential Pitfalls, and Clinical Correlates
Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 11/18/2013
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva: A Mesenchymal Tumor With A Wide Differential Diagnosis
Gilani S, Al-Khafaji B, College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/14/2013
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of The Breast: Case Report And Review Of Literature
Tranesh G, Al-Khafaji B, College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/14/2013
Primary Hepatic Epitheliod Hemangioendothelioma: A Rare Vascular Tumor
Asakrah S, Gilani S, Ockner O, Al-Khafaji B, College of American Pathologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 10/13/2013
Primary Hepatic Epitheliod Hemangioendothelioma: A Rare Vascular Tumor
Asakrah S, Gilani S, Ockner O, Al-Khafaji B, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 10/1/2013
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of The Breast: Case Report And Review Of Literature
Tranesh G, Al-Khafaji B, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 10/1/2013
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Evaluation Of Diagnostic Utility Of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA)
Gilani S., Tashjian T., Barawi M., Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting, 9/19/2013
Electronic Body Management Form (e-BDF), A Patient Clinical Team Effort: A Two-year Summary
Sheikh U., Anderson I., Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Clinical Pathology, Annual Meeting, 9/19/2013
Atypical Thyroid Follicular Cells of Undetermined Significance with Evaluation of Risk of Malignancy: A Community Hospital Experience
Gilani, S., Socec, C., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, International Congress of Cytology/ International academy of Cytology annual conference, Paris, France, 5/26/2013
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Evaluation Of Diagnostic Utility Of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA).
Gilani S., Tashjian T., Barawi M., Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Clinical Pathology, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/19/2013
Electronic Body Management Form (e-BDF), A Patient Clinical Team Effort: A Two-year Summary.
Sheikh U., Anderson I., Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Clinical Pathology, Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/19/2013
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Evaluation Of Diagnostic Utility Of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA)
Gilani S., Tashjian T., Barawi M., Al-Khafaji B, Am J Clin Pathol, 1/1/2013
Electronic Body Management Form (e-BDF), A Patient Clinical Team Effort: A Two-year Summary
Sheikh U., Anderson I., Al-Khafaji B, Am J Clin Pathol, 1/1/2013
Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms Of The Pancreas: Evaluation Of Diagnostic Utility Of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA).
Gilani S., Tashjian T., Barawi M., Al-Khafaji B, Am J Clin Pathol, 1/1/2013
Electronic Body Management Form (e-BDF), A Patient Clinical Team Effort: A Two-year Summary.
Sheikh U., Anderson I., Al-Khafaji B, Am J Clin Pathol, 1/1/2013
Primary Hepatic Epitheliod Hemangioendothelioma: A Rare Vascular Tumor.
Asakrah S, Gilani S, Ockner O, Al-Khafaji B, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 1/1/2013
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva: A Mesenchymal Tumor With A Wide Differential Diagnosis.
Gilani S, Al-Khafaji B, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 1/1/2013
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of The Breast: Case Report And Review Of Literature.
Tranesh G, Al-Khafaji B, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 1/1/2013
Atypical Thyroid Follicular Cells of Undetermined Significance with Evaluation of Risk of Malignancy: A Community Hospital Experience.
Gilani, S., Socec, C., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, Acta Cytologica, 1/1/2013
Plasmacytomas with Aberrant CAM 5.2 Immunohistochemical Staining: Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
Gilani, S., Shahab, A., Al-Khafaji, B, CAP Annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 9/9/2012
Plasmacytomas with Aberrant CAM 5.2 Immunohistochemical Staining: Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
Gilani, S., Shahab, A., Al-Khafaji, B, Archives of Pathology & Lab Medicine, 9/1/2012
Electronic Body Management Database Application (e-BDF): Implementing a Unique Web-Based Program with Impact on Work Flow and Error Reduction
Sheikh, U, Trysh, D, Coury A., Al-Khafaji, B, USCAP annual 101 meeting, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 3/17/2012
Electronic Body Management Database Application (e-BDF): Implementing a Unique Web-Based Program with Impact on Work Flow and Error Reduction
Sheikh, U, Trysh, D, Coury A., Al-Khafaji, B, Modern Pathology, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

Leiomyosarcoma Of The Board Ligament: A Rare Highly Malignant Tumor
Chicago, IL - 1/8/2014
Esophageal Leiomyoma: A Rare Benign Intramural Tumor of the Esophagus
Chicago, IL - 1/8/2014
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva: A Mesenchymal Tumor With A Wide Differential Diagnosis
Orlando, FL - 1/14/2013
Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of The Breast: Case Report And Review Of Literature
Orlando, FL - 1/14/2013
Primary Hepatic Epitheliod Hemangioendothelioma: A Rare Vascular Tumor
Orlando, FL - 1/13/2013
Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Accuracy, Potential Pitfalls, and Clinical Correlates
Orlando, FL - 1/8/2013
Electronic Body Management Database Application (e-BDF): Implementing a Unique Web-Based Program with Impact on Work Flow and Error Reduction
Vancouver, BC, Canada - 1/17/2012
Plasmacytomas with Aberrant CAM 5.2 Immunohistochemical Staining: Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
San Diego, CA - 1/9/2012
Primary Diffuse Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Diagnostic challenges of a Rare Neoplasm
Gaylord, TX - 1/1/2011
Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma of the Mandible: A Rare Malignant Odontogenic Tumor
Gaylord, TX - 1/1/2011
Superior Sensitivity for Bladder Cancer detection by combined NMP-22 and Cytology: Review of 954 cases.
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2005
Role of urinary NMP-22 Combined with urine cytology in follow-up surveillance of recurring bladder Urothelial carcinoma.
Chicago, IL - 1/1/2005
Atypical urine Cytology: First Try Second Try, Do we improve?
San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2005
Clinico-pathological analysis of WHO/ISUP category "Flat carcinoma in situ" among the flat intraepithelial lesions of urinary bladder.
Vancouver, Canada - 1/6/2004
Urinary NMP-22 Plus Cytology: Diagnostic Synergy for Detecting Urothelial Carcinoma
Wurzburg, Germany, 2004; Los Angeles, CA, 2004 - 1/1/2004
Correlative Study of Qualified ThinPrep(R) Pap ASCUS Diagnoses and HPV DNA Testing: A Community Hospital Experience
Kansas City, MO - 1/6/2001
Cytopathology of Head & Neck Lesions: Diagnostic Dilemmas, Old and New
1/25/2000
Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of Head & Neck Lesions: Diagnostic Dilemmas, Old and New
1/18/2000
The Virtual Textbooks: Web-based Education has the time come?
University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center - 1/15/2000
Fine-Needle Aspiration of "Neck Masses" Using the ThinPrep(R) Technique: Diagnostic Accuracy, Cytologic Artifacts, and Pitfalls
Philadelphia, PA - 1/7/2000
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of the Pancreas: Diagnostic Utility & Accuracy
Philadelphia, PA - 1/7/2000
The Virtual Textbook of Cytopathology, Myth or Reality
Livonia, MI - 1/1/2000
Glass Slides, Kodachromes, and Still Images: Time for Phase Retirement
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 1/1/2000
The Virtual Teaching Study Set: Myth or Reality
Pittsburgh, PA - 1/1/1999
Fine Needle-Aspiration of Head & Neck Masses: The Best Kept Secrets
University of Michigan Medical School - 1/1/1999
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