Innovative laboratory techniques to facilitate processing of large Mohs cases

Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 1):763-5. doi: 10.1097/00042728-200507000-00006.

Abstract

Background: Processing multiple tissue sections in large Mohs cases is time consuming and labor intensive.

Objective: To present innovative laboratory techniques to facilitate processing of large Mohs cases.

Methods: A method for processing a large dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Mohs case is outlined.

Results: Modifications in tissue processing and equipment employed in a large Mohs case are presented.

Conclusion: Innovative modifications to the standard Mohs laboratory technique can facilitate processing of large Mohs cases, resulting in high-quality, rapid frozen sections while optimizing efficiency.

MeSH terms

  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / pathology*
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Mohs Surgery*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Specimen Handling / methods*