Azzam Ismail
CCST in Neuropathology from Newcastle upon Tyne University - UK
Title: Toward “Personalised†Neuro-oncology treatment of Gliomas: Leeds Teaching Hospitals experience of the Integrated Diagnosis of Molecular Genetics and Histopathology of Gliomas
Biography
Biography: Azzam Ismail
Abstract
This presentation summarises the recent advances in the classification of gliomas emphasising on the diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic values of Molecular Genetics changes (IDH-1/2 mut., 1p/19q co-del., BRAF mut./fus., MGMT Hypermythelation). It highlights the significance of Integrated Diagnosis in guiding Neuro-oncologists to choose the most efficient treatment that successfully can target specific types of gliomas and may help in reducing the side effect of the drugs.