MOC-PSSM CME article: Nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Ross I S Zbar, John W Canady

Abstract

After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Identify the environmental and genetic risk factors in developing nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. 2. Understand the proper evaluation of a patient presenting with nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. 3. Outline the various treatment options available for patients with nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy and understand the specific technique of Mohs' micrographic surgery versus surgical excision with frozen section control. 4. Describe the various options for reconstruction and the associated anesthetic requirements. The incidence of nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy is rising dramatically. Physicians should be well versed on the appropriate methodology required to both evaluate and treat these patients. A literature review was performed regarding the evaluation and various management options for patients with nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. Specific attention was paid to the Mohs' technique versus surgical excision with frozen section control for treatment of these patients. An algorithm is presented regarding the appropriate assessment and treatment of patients with nonmelanoma facial skin malignancy. Comparison of the Mohs' technique with frozen section...Continue Reading

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