Thumb Hypoplasia
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Thumb hypoplasia is congenital undergrowth of the thumb. This article details its diagnosis, classification and treatment.
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Melanoma
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Melanoma is a malignant proliferation of melanocytes. This article details the features, diagnosis, role of sentinel node biopsy and staging.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) of the Skin
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Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin arises from epidermal keratinocytes. This article details the clinical picture, treatment options, risk groups, staging and guidelines
thePlasticsPaper - August 7th
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MSLT II Trial - Summary and Journal Club
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This was a landmark paper in the management of melanoma. The authors answered a very important question - what is the actual efficacy of lymph node clearance in melanoma patients with positive sentinel lymph nodes?
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
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Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancer. This article details their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment options
Cogenital Melanocytic Naevus
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Congenital Melanocytic Naevi are pigmented lesions present at birth. This article details clinical features, management and risk of malignancy.
Syndactyly
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Syndactyly is the fusion of soft tissue and bone of the finger. This article details the aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment of syndactyly.
Microtia
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Microtia is a congenital hypoplastic malformation of the ear. This article details the assessment, classification, and surgical management of microtia.
thePlasticsPaper - July 24th
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Karapandzic Flaps - Original Publication
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The Karapandzic flap was described in 1974 after a 5-year case series of lip defect reconstruction. This journal club critiques the methods, results and conclusions of this landmark paper.
Hypertelorism
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Hypertelorism is an increase in interobital distance. This article details causes, classifications and treatment options
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