Mohs' micrographic surgery as treatment for squamous dysplasia of the nail unit

Australas J Dermatol. 2012 May;53(2):123-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2011.00813.x. Epub 2011 Sep 9.

Abstract

We report a series of 14 cases of nail unit squamous cell carcinoma in situ/ Bowen's disease and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) treated with Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). MMS has been previously reported as an ideal treatment for nail unit SCC. This series adds to the current literature substantiating this claim, and also demonstrates the good outcomes achieved with secondary intention healing.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bowen's Disease / pathology
  • Bowen's Disease / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mohs Surgery*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology
  • Nail Diseases / surgery*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*