Neuropathology in Tanzania

I spent half the day today at Muhimbili Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania discussing interesting neuropathology cases with pathology residents. What a privilege to work with such eager and capable residents. We talked about the 2016 WHO CNS tumor classification update and looked at some challenging cases they have a recently encountered.

Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Last month, a resolution recognizing today, July 17, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day was passed with unanimous consent in the U.S. Senate – a date on which we honor GBM patients, families, and caregivers, as well as recognize the tireless work of researchers and medical providers. Find out more at "Glioblastoma Awareness Day" 

Best Post of March 2019: Glial cytoplasmic inclusions filling putaminal pencillary fibers in a case of multiple system atrophy (striatonigral type)

The next in our "Best of the Month" series is from Thursday, March 14, 2019, which is simply comprised of a nice representative photomicrograph of an MSA-P case:

Putamen (alpha-synuclein immunohistochemistry)

Best Post of February 2019: Dr. Fausto Rodriguez presents on the topic of tumefactive pseudoneoplasms on PathCast

The next in our "Best of the Month" series comes from Thursday, February 28, 2019:

Here's a link to the whole PathCast series on YouTube. Great lectures from prominent pathologists -- completely free! Dr. Rodriguez has another lecture uploaded on the site, and Dr. Arie Perry has two.