Ear

Processing Mohs tissue specimens from the ear can be particularly challenging for the Mohs technician. CartilageCartilage can be a problematic tissue type with the curvature of the ear causing intractable planar flatteningPlanar flattening difficulties. The tunnel shape of the external auditory meatusMeatus further complicates processing for both Mohs surgeon and technician if a tumor tracks beyond the conchal bowl. Knowledge of ear anatomy, relaxing techniques, and stainingStaining procedures are essential to successfully processing a difficult Mohs ear specimen.