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High-risk basal cell carcinoma — SCE Dermatology MCQ

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HardSkin surgery and cosmetic dermatologyHigh-risk basal cell carcinomaSCE Dermatology

A recurrent morphoeic basal cell carcinoma on the nasal ala is clinically ill defined in a patient fit for local-anaesthetic surgery. Which treatment offers the most appropriate margin control and tissue conservation?

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Correct answer: B — Mohs micrographic surgery

Recurrence, morphoeic histology, an ill-defined border and a high-risk facial site make subclinical extension likely. Mohs surgery examines the peripheral and deep margins while conserving uninvolved nasal tissue.

Reference: https://academic.oup.com/bjd/pages/bad-guidelines