BCC: basal cell carcinoma MMS: Mohs micrographic surgery NAC: nipple-areolar complex INTRODUCTION Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer and is seen rarely on the nippleareolar complex (NAC) in men and women. We present a case of a 47-year-old woman referred for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for BCC on the nipple. Close examination of frozen section specimens during...

REVIEW OBJECTIVES/QUESTIONS The objective of the review is to evaluate the effectiveness of Mohs micrographic surgery on the mortality, recurrence and quality of life of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancers when compared with other treatment modalities.Specifically, it aims to examine the effectiveness of Mohs micrographic surgery compared with other treatment modalities such as excisional su...

BACKGROUND Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a malignant appendageal tumor first described in 1982. It can be clinically and histologically confused with other malignant and benign cutaneous neoplasms, leading to inadequate initial treatment. This neoplasm is locally aggressive and deeply infiltrating, characterized by high morbidity and frequent recurrence. Mohs micrographic surgery has b...

OBJECTIVE To make available a simple, quantitative formula for preoperative assessment of both the complexity and the associated time required to complete Mohs surgical cases. It will improve office efficiency, technical performance, and resource management. DESIGN Surveys were sent to 94 Mohs surgeons requesting information on 10 consecutive cases, including tumor size, recurrence, location,...

Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is a specialized type of minimal marginal surgery that offers cure rates superior to other options in the treatment of contiguous skin cancers in selected settings. Developed by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs, the technique originally required in situ tissue fixation before excision. Most Mohs micrographic surgeons now use the fresh tissue technique exclusively. Horizontal...

INTRODUCTION Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 75% of all nonmelanoma skin cancer. Although various treatment modalities are available, the most frequently used option is surgical excision. Here, we evaluate the efficacy of Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective review of cases of basal cell carcinoma treated with Mohs microgr...

OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature for studies reporting on recurrence rates of basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) after different therapies. DESIGN We reviewed all studies published in English, French, German, Dutch, Spanish, or Italian between 1970 and 1997 that prospectively examined recurrence rates for at least 50 patients with primary BCCs observed for at least 5 years after tr...

BACKGROUND Several differences in basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) were found, according to the ethnic group; for example, pigmented BCCs was more common in Asian or Hispanic patients. However, there are few reports on the subclinical extension of the BCC in Asian patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the subclinical infiltration of the basal cell carcinoma in Asian patients. ...