What are Mohs cure rates for BCC by site?

Primary BCC Mohs cure rates: nose/ears 98-99%, scalp 97%, trunk/extremities 97%. Recurrent BCC Mohs: 94-96%. Compare to standard excision: primary 91-96%, recurrent 83%. Mohs provides highest cure with tissue conservation.

Which tumors are appropriate indications for Mohs surgery?

Appropriate indications (AAD/ACMS): BCC/SCC in H-zone (nose, ears, periorbital, lips), aggressive subtypes (morpheaform, infiltrative, perineural), recurrent tumors, tumors in cosmetically/functionally important areas, and immunosuppressed patients.

What is the advantage of Mohs over standard excision for margin control?

Mohs examines 100% of surgical margins (vs 1-2% with standard breadloaf sectioning). This explains superior cure rates and conservation of normal tissue. Tumors with subclinical extension (morpheaform BCC, DFSP) benefit most.

Mohs Micrographic Cure Rate by Location

Compare Mohs surgery cure rates by tumor location and type: BCC nose 99% (primary), SCC ear 97%, vs standard excision BCC recurrence rates of 5-10% for high-risk sites.

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