Dr. Himani Amaratunga
Senior Lecturer
 
Full Papers
  1. Kosgallana EW, Jayasankita PN, Jayaweera AK, Supunsara HMG, Adikari SB, Amaratunga HA. Online anatomy education during COVID 19 pandemic period among pre-clinical medical students: an experience of University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2021;5(1):35–44. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v5i1.132

  2. Kumarahewa CV, Amaratunga HA. Effectiveness of quadriceps muscle strengthening on knee joint stability and activities of daily living in patients with knee joint osteoarthritis. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2020; 4(1):31–7. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v4i1.112

  3. Abeywardhana UNY, Wahalawatte YR, Dissanayake JK, Amaratunga HA. Anatomical Variations of the Terminal Branching of the Brachial Artery. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2020. (3); 2: 12-15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v3i2.104

  4. Amaratunga HA, Ileperuma MR, Rathnaweera W, Adikari SB, Suraweera HJ. Comparison of the Knee joint alignment in sportsmen and controls, Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2019(3); 1:28-32. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.33

  5. Ekanayake PMNS, Amaratunga HA, Ranaraja SK, Jayasundara DMCS, Jayaratne YRJ, Adikari SB. Anatomical variations of the human vermiform appendix in female patients undergoing gynaecological surgeries, Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2018.(2);1:32-37.

  6. Ekanayake PMNS, Amaratunga HA, Vadisinghe AN, Senasinghe P, Adikari SB. The Position and Morphology of the Vermiform Appendix in Sri Lankans: A Study on Autopsies. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2017. (1); 2; 31-34. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.36

  7. Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Ileperuma MR, Chandrasekara GHMDN, Chandrasekara MS, Suraweera HJ. Knee Joint Alignment in the Indigenous People of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2017. (1); 2:16-20. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.33

  8. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Gunasena HR. Student Performance and Perception Regarding Descriptive and Case Based Anatomy Questions. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2017 :( 1); 1:2-5. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i1.20

  9. Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Dassanayake TL, Gamage J, Suraweera HJ. Relationship between the goniometric alignment and articular cartilage damage in knee osteoarthritis. Ceylon Medical Journal, 2017 62 (3). DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v62i3.8520

  10. Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Chandrasekara M, Suraweera HJ. Goniometric alignment of the normal knee joint and the factors which affect it. Ceylon Medical Journal, 2014. 59(2): 45-48. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/cmj.v59i2.6185
Case Reports
  1. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Lamawanse MD. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia presenting in adult life: a study of two cases. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2021; 5(1):53–7. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v5i1.134

  2. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Wijerathne AGG, Dissanayake JK. A Case report on Midline Facial Cleft Associated with Ambiguous Genitalia and Umbilical Defect. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2017. (1); 1:60-63. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i1.28

  3. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Gunasena HR, Dissanayake JK. Left Vertebral Artery Arising Directly from the Aortic Arch. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2017, (1); 2:52-53. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v1i2.41

  4. Herath HMLY, Raayiz RM, Rathnayake RMCH, Sandamali SPU, Amaratunga HA and Adikari SB. Median Nerve Arising from Three Roots. Austin J Anat. 2014; 1(3): 2.
Letter to the editor
  1. Amaratunga HA, Dissanayake JK, Wijeratne AGG. The usefulness of detection of sex chromatin in babies with uncertain sex in resource limited settings. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2018; 2(2):6–8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v2i2.2
Editorial
  1. Amaratunga H. Overcoming challenges to anatomy education during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2020; 4(1):2–4. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v4i1.109
Conference Presentations / Abstracts
  1. H. A. U. Madhushani, H. M. N. Dayarathna, M Fahd, S. Y. W. Dahanayaka, K. K. N. T. Kaluarachchi, H. M. G. S. Herath, N. J. Pahalawattage, M. D. W. A. B. Marapana, E. W. Kosgallana and H. A. Amaratunga. Effectiveness of Conducting Online Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) in Anatomy among 1st year Medical Undergraduates of University of Peradeniya. ISymRu 2021. Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.2021

  2. Pahalawattage, N.J. Jayaweera, A.K. Kosgallana, E.W., Hearath, H.M.G.S., Marapana, M.D.W.A., Pathirana, L.Y.V., Adikari, S.B., Amarathunga, H.A.(2021).Knowledge regarding covid 19 among final year Medical, Dental and Allied Health Sciences students of the University of Peradeniya. iPURSE 2021. Book of proceedings

  3. Amaratunga HA, Dissabandara DLO, Adikari SB, Marambe K. Continuing medical education: Building resilience in Challenging times Trends. January 2021 Singapore APMEC 2021. Conference hand book: 189. https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/cenmed/apmec2021/documents/APMEC_Conference%20Handbook.pdf

  4. Siriweera EH, Pathirana LYV, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB. Epithelial-Mesenchymal Plasticity and lymph node metastases in Invasive Breast Carcinoma of No Special Type. 44th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Division of the International Academy of Pathology, 2020. https://iap-aus.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Abstract-Submissions-from-2020-ASM.pdf

  5. Amaratunga HA, Dissabandara DLO, Adikari SB, Marambe K. Development and implementation of a tool to assess anatomy knowledge retention. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2019; 3(2):113. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v3i2.99

  6. Abeywardhana UNY, Wahalawatte YR, Dissanayake JK, Amaratunga HA. Anatomical variations of the Ulnar Artery. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2019; 3(2):108. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v3i2.94

  7. Abeywardhana UNY, Wahalawatte YR, Dissanayake JK, Amaratunga HA. Anatomical variations of terminal branching pattern of the brachial artery. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2019; 3(2):107. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v3i2.93 Won 3rd best poster at the sessions

  8. Peiris SPM, Amaratunga HA, Seneviratne RJK, Lamawanse MD. Diaphragmatic hernia presenting in adult life. Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal. 2019; 3(2):103. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/slaj.v3i2.89

  9. Pathirana LYV, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Siriweera EH. Site of epithelial mesenchymal transition in invasive breast carcinoma and its association with metastases. Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Pathologists Sri Lanka 2019. Book of proceedings: 55. Won 3rd best presentation.

  10. Pathirana LYV, Siriweera EH, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB. Hormone and her2neu receptorstatus as a risk factor for metastasis in invasive breast carcinoma of no special type. Kandy Society of Medicine Annual academic sessions 2019.

  11. Pathirana LYV, Siriweera EH, Tennakoon TRDSK, Chandraprabha GHDS, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition and nodal metastasis in Invasive Breast Carcinoma- No special type. PeMSAA annual congress 2018.

  12. Amaratunga HA, Gunasena HR, Adikari SBA. Knowledge and perception among advanced level biology students regarding education and future prospects. 1st annual academic sessions of the anatomical society of Sri Lanka. 2017

  13. Pathirana LYV, Siriweera EH, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Gamage J.Relationship between the number of positive axillary lymph nodes and  E-cadherin expression in invasive breast carcinomas of no special type. 39th Annual Academic sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine. Book of Abstracts.2017; 38.

  14. Pathirana LYV, Siriweera EH, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Gamage J, Gunasinghe NPAD.Comparison of E-cadherin expression in node positive and node negative invasive breast carcinomas. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 2016: (20); 230.

  15. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Gunasena HR. Student performance and perception regarding descriptive and clinical case-based anatomy questions. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 2016: (20); 111.

  16. Pathirana LYV, Siriweera E, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Gamage J, Gunasinghe NPAD (2016). Vimentin expression in lymph node positive and negative ductal carcinoma of the breast. 38th annual academic sessions The Kandy Society of medicine

  17. Peiris SPM, Amaratunga HA, Gunasena HR, Lamawanse MD. Duodenal diverticulum as a source of upper GI bleeding; a case report. Kandy Society of Medicine 2016, proceedings and abstracts

  18. Peiris SPM, Amaratunga HA, Ilangasinghe U. terminal ileum herniation through a diaphragmatic defect resulting in bowel obstruction.  Kandy Society of Medicine 2016, proceedings and abstracts

  19. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Gunaratne GG. Midline facial cleft associated with umbilical hernia and ambiguous genitalia. Kandy Society of Medicine 2016, proceedings and abstracts

  20. Peiris SPM, Ratnayake S, Dissanayake B, Amaratunga HA, Seneviratne RJK. A case of obstructive jaundice caused by a plant bezor in the common bile duct: 34th annual academic sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine, proceedings and abstracts; 2012: 72

  21. Peiris SPM, Amaratunga HA, Seneviratne RJK. Successful anal sphincter repair without colostomy: 34th annual academic sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine, proceedings and abstracts; 2012: 71

  22. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Adikari SB, Malkanthi Chandrasekara and Suraweera HJ. A preliminary study of the characteristics of patients with primary osteoarthritis of the knee undergoing joint replacement; Peradeniya University Research Sessions, book of proceedings, volume 2011:16; 76

  23. Amaratunga HA, Malkanthi Chandrasekara, Adikari SB,.Gamage EGJ and Suraweera HJ A comparison between direct visual and histopathological grading systems of articular cartilage lesions in osteoarthritic knees; PURSE book of proceedings, 2010. volume 15 part 1; page 238-40

  24. de Silva Kanishka, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma. Sensitivity and specificity of triple assessment in detecting breast cancer at the Oncosurgical Unit Kandy. 32nd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2010, Book of Abstracts;97

  25. de Silva Kanishka, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma.An audit of fibroadenoma cases. 32nd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2010, Book of Abstracts;96

  26. de Silva Kanishka, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma, Dissanayake DRKC. Age specific frequency of common breast conditions among patients presenting with breast lumps.32nd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2010, Book of Abstracts;95

  27. Amaratunga HA, Malkanthi Chandrasekara, Adikari SB and Suraweera HJ. The effect of age, BMI and osteoarthritis on the alignment of the knee joint in females; 2010. Peradeniya University Research Sessions, book of proceedings, volume 15 part 1; page 151-53

  28. De Silva GKS, Perera H, Karunarathne S, Jayamuni RS, Soysa W, Illeperuma MR, Dissanayaka DRKK, Dunuwilla CS, Hewage A, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM. Guidelines on management of breast cancer: has it reached the end user. 32nd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2010, Book of Abstracts;70

  29. de Silva Kanishka, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma, Perera H, Herath S. Risk factors in breast cancer; 2009. Abstract book, The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka Annual Academic sessions and The International Conference of the SAARC Surgical Care Society. 164

  30. Amaratunga HA, Malkanthi Chandrasekara,. Molligoda HDAS, Illangasinghe CPS, Wijeratne AGG, Dissanayake JK. Detection of Sex Chromatin in Babies with Ambiguous Genitalia. 2009 Peradeniya University Research Sessions. Book of Proceedings; page 108

  31. Dissanayake DRKC, Sivakanesan T, Gunatilake SSC, Amaratunga HA, Malkanthi Chandrasekara and Ilangasekara U. Analysis of Body Mass Index and Random Capillary Blood Glucose Levels in the Veddas of Sri Lanka. 2009. Peradeniya University Research Sessions;143

  32. Chandrasekera Malkanthi, Amaratunga HA, Wikramanayake ER, Masakorala SR, Wijeratne AGG. Pedigree of the Vedda Chief 2009. Peradeniya University Research Sessions; Book of proceedings. 672

  33. Ileperuma MR, Rathnaweera WS, Galappaththy CJG, Dissanayake DMSNB, Amaratunga HA, Samarawickrema SD, Chandrasekera Malkanthi. Analysis of Blood Pressures in Dambana Veddas and Comparison of 1993/1994 and 2008/2009. 2009. Peradeniya University Research Sessions. 104

  34. de Silva Kanishka, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma, Amaratunga HA, Perera H, Herath S; The spectrum of breast disease; A 5 year experience;  31st Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2009, Book of Abstracts; page 118

  35. de Silva Kanishka, Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, de Silva Anoma,  Perera H, Herath S; Carcinoma of the breast ; A Descriptive study at the Oncosurgical Unit Teaching Hospital Kandy;  31st Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2009, Book of Abstracts; page 120. – Won best presentation at the sessions

  36. Amaratunga HA, Adikari S.B., Suraweera H.J. Chandrasekara Malkanthi. Knee Joint Alignment in the Indigenous People of Sri Lanka. 2009. Peradeniya University Research Sessions.141

  37. Amaratunga HA, Chandrasekara Malkanthi, Adikari SB, Gamage EGJ, Herath HMC, Bopitiya DMCIB, Suraweera HJ. The relationship between varus malalignment and severity of articular cartilage damage in osteoarthritis of the knee joint, 2009. Peradeniya University Research Sessions. 127

  38. Amaratunga HA, Chandrasekara MS, Adikari SB, Suraweera HJ, Bopitiya C, Herath HMC. Knee joint alignment and changes in articular cartilage in osteoarthritis: A descriptive study. 31st Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine 2009, Book of Abstarcts; 89

  39. Amaratunga HA, Peiris SPM, Kumara U. Computer skills among new entrants to the medical faculty. 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine. 2004, Book of abstracts
 
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