Mohs micrographic surgery for periocular skin tumours in Ireland

Objective To describe the shared care and outcomes of patients with periocular skin tumours who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) performed by dermatologists, followed by oculoplastic reconstruction undertaken by ophthalmologists at two teaching and one private hospital in Ireland. Research...

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Published in:Irish journal of medical science 2016-11, Vol.185 (4), p.779-783
Main Authors: Treacy, M. P., Wynne, N. C., Gale, J. L., Duignan, E., Moran, B., Flynn, A. M., Ormond, P., Barry, R., Khan, R., Moriarty, P., Cassidy, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - surgery
Dermatologists
Facial Neoplasms - surgery
Family Medicine
Female
General Practice
Humans
Internal Medicine
Ireland
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Mohs Surgery - methods
Ophthalmologists
Original Article
Retrospective Studies
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Objective To describe the shared care and outcomes of patients with periocular skin tumours who underwent Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) performed by dermatologists, followed by oculoplastic reconstruction undertaken by ophthalmologists at two teaching and one private hospital in Ireland. Research design and methods This was a retrospective chart review at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, St James Hospital and the Hermitage Clinic. Results One hundred and twenty seven patients had periocular Mohs surgery between November 2006 and January 2013 mainly indicated for basal cell carcinoma. The mean follow-up time was 2 years and to date there have been no local recurrences. Conclusions MMS is available in Ireland and should be considered for patients with facial tumours in the ocular region.
ISSN:0021-1265
1863-4362
DOI:10.1007/s11845-015-1296-3