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Mohs micrographic surgery: a study of 83 cases
Flavianne Sobral Cardoso Chagas1, Bruno de Santana Silva
1Dermatology Department, Universidade Federal de Sergipe, Aracaju, SE, Brazil. flavianne.cardoso@globo.com
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|May 10, 2012
Summary
Mohs micrographic surgery effectively treats skin cancer. Recurrent or large tumors often require multiple surgical stages for complete removal.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Oncology
- Oncology
Background:
- Mohs micrographic surgery offers high cure rates for skin cancer.
- This technique minimizes the removal of healthy tissue during treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery.
- To investigate factors influencing the number of surgical stages required.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, cross-sectional study.
- Data collected from 79 patients (83 surgeries) at a reference center (2004-2010).
Main Results:
- Basal cell carcinoma was the most common tumor (89.1%), often recurrent (72.7%) and large (≥2 cm).
- Multiple surgical stages (≥2) were needed in 68.7% of cases.
- Low recurrence (1) and metastasis (2) rates observed over a 2+ year follow-up.
Conclusions:
- Recurrent and large tumors tend to require more surgical stages.
- Findings align with existing literature on Mohs surgery outcomes.
