A rare case of optic nerve invasion in metastatic melanoma: educational insights from a medical student-lead gross pathology elective

Key Points

• To explore the integration of gross and clinical pathology learning through cadaveric dissection.
• Cadaveric dissection and specimen preparation conducted during elective pathology placements at Griffith University.
• Students examined rare pathologies not commonly found in living donors.
• Demonstrated the educational value of hands-on experience in understanding complex pathologies.
• Showcased the importance of integrating gross, microscopic, and clinical pathology learning.