1 What is Mohs surgery? Mohs micrographic surgery is a surgical technique used to remove skin cancer. During Mohs surgery, the dermatologist acts as both the surgeon and the pathologist. The goals of Mohs surgery are to completely remove the…
1 What is cryosurgery? Cryosurgery is the controlled application of low temperatures to cause tissue damage. It can be used to treat both benign and malignant skin conditions. With cryosurgery, the degree of tissue damage is controlled in order to…
1 How are skin cancers classified? Primary cutaneous cancers are classified on the basis of their cell of origin within the skin ( Table 43.1 ). Skin cancers are most commonly derived from keratinocytes (e.g., squamous cell carcinoma [SCC], basal…