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. 1992 Apr;38:885-886, 889.

Mohs' Micrographic Surgery

An advanced form of skin cancer removal

Barry AS Lycka
PMCID: PMC2146086  PMID: 21221385

Abstract

Mohs' micrographic surgery is a method for removing cutaneous carcinomas. Its success depends on the fact that many tumors spread contiguously. Basal cell carcinoma is the prototype of tumors treated in this way, but the list is growing. Some physicians include melanoma in the list of tumors suitable for this surgical technique.

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