Atypical fibroxanthoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, sebaceous carcinoma, and extramammary Paget disease are rare cutaneous tumors. Their recognition and diagnosis are critical in decreasing long-term morbidity and mortality. Surgical excision is…
Reconstruction of Mohs surgical defects is a challenging venture. A thorough understanding of skin physiology and anatomy (cosmetic subunits, relaxed skin tension lines, underlying neurovascular structures at risk, potential functional…
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare soft-tissue tumor that most commonly presents on the trunk and extremities of adults. It is characterized by low metastatic potential and a favorable prognosis,…
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma is a rare neoplasm with a propensity for slow growth and extensive local invasion. Pathology is characterized by multiple islands of basaloid epithelial cells, ductal structures, and…
Mohs micrographic surgery is a valuable option for the treatment of melanoma in situ, especially lesions of the lentigo maligna subtype that are clinically ill defined. Complete peripheral margin assessment…
This article reviews Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. Its evolution to the present day technique, indications, and limitations are discussed, along with future expectations for the procedure. Mohs…
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common human cancer and can behave aggressively. Mohs micrographic surgery offers the highest cure rates for high-risk SCCs and is particularly…
This article provides a protocol for the systematic approach to the technique of Mohs micrographic surgery. Each step, from tumor excision and tissue mapping, to specimen processing and histologic interpretation,…
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) has become the gold standard for treating many forms of primary and recurrent contiguous skin cancers and offers the highest cure rates and maximum tissue conservation…
Chronic bullous disease of childhood (CBDC) is the most common acquired autoimmune blistering disorder of childhood and is characterized by linear IgA staining of the basement membrane zone on direct…
