Pain and Wound Management in Fungating Merkel Cell Carcinoma within a Palliative Setting: The First Case Report of this Predicament.

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare type of skin cancer of the neuroendocrine Merkel mechanoreceptors. These cells are closely associated with nerve terminals and, given their proximity to cutaneous tissue, have the propensity to develop into deeply ulcerated, fungating malignancies. These friable wounds are easily irritated, and can cause significant pain for patients.

Plastic Surgery Teaching to United Kingdom Undergraduate Medical Students: A Systematic Review.

 There are varying reports about United Kingdom medical students' exposure and teaching methods regarding plastic and reconstructive surgery. To date, no systematic review has been done looking at this topic.  Three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Medline) were searched from January 1, 2011 to July 20, 2023 for studies that assessed United Kingdom medical students' exposure to plastic surgery and suggested recommendations to improve teaching.