title: Interpretation of Mohs micrographic frozen sections: a peer review comparison study.
abstract: The ability of the Mohs surgeon to interpret frozen sections generated during Mohs surgery has been questioned recently. In this study 1000 Mohs micrographic slides were interpreted by a Mohs surgeon and subsequently by a general pathologist. The disputed slides were then reviewed independently by two Mohs surgeons, two pathologists, and a dermatopathologist. Overall, there was a 98.9% agreement in interpretation among the Mohs surgeons, the pathologists, and the dermatopathologist. Results would indicate that a well-trained and experienced Mohs surgeon is competent to interpret slides prepared under his or her supervision during Mohs surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Grabski
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Salasche
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: McCollough
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Berkland
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Finstuen
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005629:Frozen Sections; D006801:Humans; D008867:Microtomy; D010380:Peer Review; D011361:Professional Competence; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*