General reviews
Micrographic surgery of malign cutaneous tumors. indications and currently accepted techniques
MMS (Mohs Micrographic Surgery) is a surgical technique used for the removal of both common and unusual tumors of the skin and mucous membranes and is utilized by physicians with special expertise. The goal of MMS is complete tumor removal with maximal preservation of normal tissue. It is characterized by precise margin control that allows complete examination of all margins of tissue removed. For high-risk basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, studies continue to report superior cure rates with Mohs surgery compared with non-Mohs modalities such as standard surgical excision.

Despite several supporting studies, Mohs surgery for melanoma continues to be controversial in the literature, as histological identification of melanoma with frozen sections remains challenging despite advances. In this paper we are reviewing two Mohs techniques and we discuss the current indications for Mohs micrographic surgery.