Mohs Gauze Method Drastically Reduced the Volume of a Ruptured Mammary Gland Tumor in a Miniature Dachshund

Abstract

Mohs paste is used for the management of malignant skin tumors, with bleeding, exudate and malodor. Mohs paste is usually directly applied to skin lesions but is difficult to use because of its high viscosity and tackiness. For use with humans, Mohs gauze method, which is modified Mohs paste method that spread past on gauze, was invented for ease of use on skin lesions. In this study, we used Mohs gauze method to treat an unresectable ruptured mammary gland tumor in a miniature dachshund. We succeeded in drastically reducing the tumor volume. Thus, this method can be used for many shapes of tumor in various animal cases.