Mohs surgery images

Clinically visible basal cell carcinoma plus margin is outlined, a grid is created as part of the ma 

Tissue sample is excised and cut into two specimens which are colour code 

After microscopic examination of histological slides any areas of residual tumor are recognised and 

In the second Mohs stage the area to be excised is marked on the patient 

The marked areas are excised 

The two tissue samples are colour coded 

After microscopic examination of histological slides any areas of residual tumor are recognised and 

In the third Mohs stage the area to be excised is marked on the patient 

The marked areas are excised 

The two tissue samples are colour coded 

After microscopic examination of histological slides any areas of residual tumor are recognised and 

In the fourth Mohs stage the area to be excised is marked on the patient 

The marked areas are excised 

The two tissue samples are colour coded 

After microscopic examination of histological slides any areas of residual tumor are recognised and 

In the fifth Mohs stage the area to be excised is marked on the patient 

The marked area is excised 

The area is free of tumour cells 

The wound is reconstructed, in this case by a cheek advancement flap 

Two months after the Mohs procedure