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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli Pathology

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli is a pathologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in Istanbul with 8+ years of experience.

Her clinical focus includes neuropathology, histopathologic diagnosis, intraoperative squash cytology, and SOX10 immunohistochemistry, including work on malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, ependymoma and its subtypes, angiocentric glioma, intraneural synovial sarcoma, pancreatic solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm, gastric carcinoma tumor deposits, presacral teratoma with malignant transformation, and epidermoid cyst with squamous cell carcinoma transformation. She consults…

Assoc. Prof. Ayça Erşen Danyeli is an experienced neuropathologist with a strong academic and clinical background. She earned her associate professorship in 2017 and has continued to advance her practice and leadership in pathology. Since 2018 she has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group, contributing to patient care, diagnostic excellence, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

M.D. Danyeli is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the International Academy of Pathology, the United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology, the European Confederation of Neuropathological Societies, and the Aegean Pathology Association. Her memberships reflect a commitment to ongoing professional development, research, and international collaboration in neuropathology.

Clinical Focus

Areas of Expertise

Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.

NeuropathologyMalignant peripheral nerve sheath tumorsEpendymomaGiant cell ependymomaAnaplastic ependymomaAngiocentric gliomaIntraneural synovial sarcomaSolid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreasGastric carcinoma tumor depositsPresacral teratoma with malignant transformationEpidermoid cyst with squamous cell carcinoma transformationIntraoperative squash cytologyHistopathologic diagnosisSOX10 immunohistochemistry
Background

Education

  • 2017Associate Professor Doctor
  • 2014Assistant Professor Doctor
  • 2009Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine Medical Pathology
  • 2003Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Career

Professional Experience

  • 2018Acibadem Health Group
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

  • International Academy of Pathology
  • European Confederation of Neuropathological Societies
  • United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology
  • Aegean Pathology Association
Research

Selected Publications

  • Comparision of New Diagnostic Tools for Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors Pathol Oncol Res. 2017 Apr;23(2):393-398. Ersen A, Pekmezci M, Folpe AL, Tihan T.
  • Dropped head congenital muscular dystrophy caused by de novo mutations in LMNA Brain Dev. 2017 Apr;39(4):361-364 Karaoglu P, Quizon N, Pergande M, Wang H, Polat Al, Ersen A, Ozer E, Willkomm L, Hiz Kurul S, Heredia R, Yis U, Selcen D, Cirak S
  • Intraoperative squash cytology and histology of giant celi ependymoma: A diagnostic dilemma J Cytol. 2017 Jan-Mar;34(l):63-65 Cakir E, Kucuk U, Ersen A, Pala EE, Senoglu M, Binatli AO, Yildirim Z.
  • Solid-Pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas: A clinicopathological review of 20 cases including rare examples Pathol Res Pract. 2016 Nov;212(l 1): 1052-1058. Ersen A, Agalar AA, Ozer E, Agalar C, Unek T, Egeli T, Ozbilgin M, Astarcioglu I, Olguner M, Obuz F, Sagol O.
  • The Case of an Elderly Male Patient with Unknown Primary Mucinous Adenocarcinoma within Presacral Teratoma (Teratoma with Malignant Transformation) Case Rep Oncol Med. 2015 ;2015:170479. Tanriverdi O, Ersen A, Cokmert S, Koca E, Bulut N, Gul S, Yilmaz N.
  • An extraneural primary anaplastic ependymoma at the subcutaneous inguinal region: Report of a rare case. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2015 Oct-Dec;58(4):560-2. Sayar H, Ersen A, Kurtul N, Yazar MF, Balakan O.
  • Diagnostic utility of SOX10 to distinguish malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor from synovial sarcoma, including intraneural synovial sarcoma Mod Pathol. 2014 Jan;27(l):55-61. Kang Y, Pekmezci M, Folpe AL, Ersen A, Horvai AE.
  • Angiocentric Glioma: The Infiltrative Glioma with Ependymal Differentiation. Türk Patoloji Derg. 2014;33(3):251-255. Ersen A, Canda MS, Men S, Yucesoy K, Kalemci O, Canda T.
  • Tumor deposits in gastric carcinomas. Pathol Res Pract. 2014 Sep;210(9):565-70. Ersen A, Unlu MS, Akman T, Sagol O, Oztop I, Atila K, Bora S, Ellidokuz H, Sarioglu S.
  • Imaging Findings of an Epidermoid Cyst with Malignant Transformation to Squamous Cell Carcinoma Türk Neurosurg. 2014;27(2):312-315. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.12722-14.0. Ozutemiz C, Ada E, Ersen A, Özer E.
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What is Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli's specialty?
Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli is a specialist in Pathology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli practise at?
Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli sees patients at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli?
Consultations with Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
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Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli?
Yes. Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Ayça Erşen Danyeli?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
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