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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Rising incidence of cutaneous malignancies, particularly in aging populations and immunocompromised individuals.
  • Increasing susceptibility to skin cancer due to organ transplantation and immunosuppressive therapies.
  • Growing need for effective treatment modalities for high-risk skin cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To familiarize the medical community with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS).
  • To review the utilization, capabilities, and cost-effectiveness of MMS.
  • To guide practitioners in evaluating and selecting appropriate candidates for MMS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and established appropriate use criteria for MMS.
  • Comparison of MMS with wide excision and vertical section pathology.
  • Analysis of cost-effectiveness and patient selection guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the standard of care for high-risk nonmelanoma skin cancers and increasingly for melanoma.
  • MMS demonstrates superior cure rates, maximal tissue sparing, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Appropriate use criteria are evolving to guide MMS referral decisions.

Conclusions:

  • MMS is a highly effective treatment for cutaneous malignancies, offering significant benefits over traditional methods.
  • Understanding MMS is crucial for primary care providers and specialists managing the rising skin cancer burden.
  • This review provides essential knowledge for optimizing patient care through appropriate MMS utilization.