Association of Mohs Techs who assist ACMS Mohs Surgeons. The American Society for Mohs Histotechnology (ASMH) was founded in 1995 as an ancillary group to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS).
One of the requirements for membership in the ASMH is employment by an active ACMS member or membership in the ACMS.
Mission: Our mission is to work in conjunction with our Mohs surgeons, providing quality work, and getting rid of skin cancers one lesion at a time!
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This Mohs frozen section demonstrates classic features of invasive squamous cell carcinoma. Within the dermis, there are aggregates of large and atypical keratinocytes. They display a characteristic glassy pink color. This tumor has also produced marked keratin.
Photo Credit: Vitaly Terushkin, MD, FACMS
#TumorTuesday Mohs surgery frozen section - melanoma in situ. Note the gigantic atypical multinucleated melanocyte that can be seen on H&E. The MART-1 stain helps pick up focal pagetosis, a classic feature of melanoma in situ.
Photo Credit: Vitaly Terushkin, MD, FACMS
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These side by side images represent Mohs frozen section pathology of melanoma in situ (Left panel - H & E; Right panel - MART-1 stain).
Sections show an asymmetrical proliferation of melanocytes at the dermal-epidermal junction and above it (pagetosis) as well as extension down adnexae.
On H & E, the melanocytes exhibit a white halo, while they are stained brown with the MART-1 antibody.
Photo Credit: Vitaly Terushkin, MD, FACMS
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This is a melanoma that was treated with Mohs surgery. Clinically, the tumor displays all five of the melanoma warning signs known as the A-B-C-D-Es.
A - Asymmetry - The lesion is asymmetrical where a part of the lesion looks different than another part.
B - Border - The border is irregular and jagged.
C - Color - There are multiple colors.
D - Diameter - The lesion is larger than the size of a pea.
E - Evolving - The lesion has been changing over time.
On frozen section pathology, classic features of melanoma are also easily recognized and include an asymmetrical proliferation of melanocytes at the dermal-epidermal junction and above it as well as extension down adnexae. If you have any moles that display some or all of the ABCDEs, please make sure to visit a board-certified dermatologist for an evaluation.
Even in Autumn, extended exposure to the sun can cause harm to your skin. It's important to maintain your routine of sun protection year round. Learn more at https://skincancerprevention.org/learning/sun-safety/.
Nominations are now being accepted for two positions on the 2021 ASMH Board of Directors. In early 2021, the membership will elect one Secretary-Treasurer and one Director. Terms for each position will begin at the conclusion of the 2021 Annual Meeting. For more information and to make a nomination, visit http://ow.ly/uLRG50Bzsso.
Be sure to visit the ASMH Bibliography, which now features COVID-19 resources for the laboratory. You can also suggest articles to be added to the bibliography. Check out this amazing resource now! Member login here: http://www.mohstech.org/bibliography/
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