Laboratory Studies

In certain patients, the internist may obtain whatever laboratory studies are deemed necessary to provide medical clearance for the patient prior to surgery.

Treatment & Management

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Defect of the left preauricular region following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient had a defect of the left preauricular region following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. It was repaired with a Burow advancement flap to camouflage suture lines within the preauricular crease.
Defect above the left eyebrow following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient had a defect above the left eyebrow following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. It was repaired with an A-to-T flap to conceal the suture lines along the superior aspect of the eyebrow.
Defect above the right eyebrow following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient has a defect above the right eyebrow following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. A Burow advancement flap is planned, which places the suture line along the superolateral aspect of the orbital rim for camouflage. A dog ear is situated within the crow's feet.
This patient had a defect above the right eyebrow following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. A Burow advancement flap is sewn into place.
Defect on the right aspect of the forehead following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient had a defect on the right aspect of the forehead following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. It was repaired with a bilateral advancement flap, which camouflages the suture lines within the preexisting forehead lines.
Defect on the right upper lip following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient had a defect on the right upper lip following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. It was repaired with an island pedicle flap.
Defect on the right helical rim following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
This patient had a defect on the right helical rim following Mohs micrographic surgery for basal cell carcinoma. It was repaired with a Burow advancement flap. A Burow triangle was removed posteriorly and is not visible in the image.

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Author

Desiree Ratner, MD Clinical Professor of Dermatology, NYU Langone Health

Desiree Ratner, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American College of Mohs Surgery, American Dermatological Association, American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, New York Dermatological Society, Phi Beta Kappa

Disclosure: Serve(d) as a director, officer, partner, employee, advisor, consultant or trustee for: Regeneron; Genentech; Canfield, Castle Biosciences<br/>Serve(d) as a speaker or a member of a speakers bureau for: Genentech; Castle Biosciences<br/>Received income in an amount equal to or greater than $250 from: Regeneron; Genentech; Canfield.

Coauthor(s)

Tamara Koss, MD Staff Physician, Department of Dermatology, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Specialty Editor Board

David F Butler, MD Former Section Chief of Dermatology, Central Texas Veterans Healthcare System; Professor of Dermatology, Texas A&M University College of Medicine; Founding Chair, Department of Dermatology, Scott and White Clinic

David F Butler, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, Association of Military Dermatologists, Phi Beta Kappa, Texas Dermatological Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD Professor and Chairman, Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Additional Contributors

Shobana Sood, MD Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Shobana Sood, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Acknowledgements

Mary Farley, MD Dermatologic Surgeon/Mohs Surgeon, Anne Arundel Surgery Center

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Joseph Michael Obadiah, MD Staff Physician, Department of Dermatology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.