Retrospective audit of patients referred for further treatment following Mohs surgery for non-melanoma skin cancer.

CONCLUSION: This study highlights some of the challenges and limitations of MMS. Early referral for multidisciplinary management is recommended when MMS resection margins are inadequate or uncertain, especially for high-risk SCC. We recommend that referrals be accompanied by histological material, as well as a detailed report with operative photos and diagrams. CLL can pose an intraoperative diagnostic challenge. Discrepancies in the interpretation of MMS slides present an opportunity for improvement, and our findings support the role of ongoing quality assurance programs.
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Source: The Australasian Journal of Dermatology - January 18, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Wee E, Goh MS, Estall V, Tiong A, Webb A, Mitchell C, Murray W, Tran P, McCormack CJ, Henderson M, Hiscutt EL Tags: Australas J Dermatol Source Type: research