Epiluminescence Microscopy (Dermoscopy) Versus Visual Inspection During Mohs Microscopic Surgery of Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma
Epiluminescence Microscopy (Dermoscopy) Versus Visual Inspection During Mohs Microscopic Surgery of Infiltrative Basal Cell Carcinoma
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1524-4725.2012.02424.x
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发表时间：
2012-07-01
影响因子：
2.4
通讯作者：
Gatti, Mia
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作者：
Gurgen, Johnny;Gatti, Mia
Background The initial stage of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is usually outlined using visual inspection. Newer noninvasive models are available to the Mohs surgeon to determine initial margins before MMS. Objective To compare the final number of MMS stages performed using dermoscopy and visual inspection of infiltrative basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Methods Forty patients were randomized to two groups (dermoscopy, visual inspection) before MMS for infiltrative BCC. The final number of stages performed was recorded for each group. Results There were no statistically significant differences in the final number of stages when using dermoscopy and visual inspection. Limitations Small sample sizes, comparison of different regions on the head and neck, and a single Mohs surgeon were the limiting factors in this study. Conclusions There was no difference in the final number of stages between dermoscopy and visual inspection to determine the margins of previously biopsied infiltrative BCC.
