Biomarcadores genéticos en sangre, una nueva herramienta para el diagnóstico, pronóstico y supervivencia en pacientes con gliomas de alto grado.

For a long time, the classification of central nervous system (CNS) tumors has been based on histological findings supported by complementary tests, such as immunohistochemistry, established in tissues. The fifth edition of the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System, published in 2021 (CNS-5), incorporates numerous molecular markers with clinical-pathological utility that are important for a more accurate classification of CNS neoplasms. These markers help to define adult diffuse gliomas, including IDH-mutant oligodendroglioma with 1p/19q codeletion (grades 2-3), IDH-mutant astrocytoma without 1p/19q codeletion (grades 2-4), and wild-type IDH glioblastoma (GBM). The median survival in patients with GBM is only 14.6 months, primarily due to resistance to the most widely used treatment protocol worldwide, which involves surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ), a potent genotoxic alkylating agent. The selection criteria for treatment and the estimation of prognosis in patients with this disease are predominantly based on clinical and pathological factors. In recent years, numerous molecular alterations have been reported, expanding our understanding on the biology of these tumors. However, only a few of these molecular alterations serve as biomarkers that influence clinical decision-making and treatment strategies. This article reviews the molecular alterations reported in peripheral blood for high-grade gliomas and emphasizes the importance of standardizing new biomarkers alongside histological findings to enhance our knowledge of these tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]