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Mohs Surgery

»	What is Mohs surgery?
»	Is Mohs surgery still performed with the zinc chloride chemical paste?
»	When is Mohs surgery indicated for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma?
»	Is Mohs surgery appropriate for all basal and squamous cell carcinomas?
»	In addition to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, what other cutaneous tumors can be treated with Mohs surgery?
»	Is Mohs surgery appropriate therapy for malignant melanoma?
»	How is Mohs micrographic surgery performed today?
»	What histologic stains are used in Mohs surgery?
»	How are the defects created in Mohs surgery repaired?
»	Who performs Mohs surgery?
»	What are the advantages and disadvantages of Mohs surgery?

In addition to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, what other cutaneous tumors can be treated with Mohs surgery?

Almost any type of cutaneous tumor that grows in a contiguous fashion can be treated with Mohs surgery. The technique has been found to be particularly effective for aggressive cutaneous tumors that often recur after conventional excision. Cutaneous tumors that have been demonstrated to have high cure rates with Mohs surgery (90% to 100%) include

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)
Microcystic adnexal carcinoma
Sebaceous carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma
Extramammary Paget’s disease

Thomas C, Woods G, Marks V: Mohs micrographic surgery in the treatment of rare aggressive cutaneous tumors: the Geisinger experience, Derm Surg 33:333–339, 2007.