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Basal cell on nose

Basal cell on nose

Recent biopsy confirmed basal cell near tip of nose. Doctor measured 1/4 in. legion. I am scheduled for Mohs surgery removal in a couple weeks. Can you estimate an approximate area that may need to be removed? Should I expect grafting or secondary intention healing? I know every case is different, but can you give an opinion? I want to mentally prepare....thank you....
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The entire purpose of Mohs treatment is to insure complete removal of the tumor.  This can only be determined by microscopic examination of the tissue after it is removed and it is not possible to predict the extent of the resection.  That is the whole purpose of this form of therapy - complete tumor removal.
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