Abstract
Mohs' paste is a histopathological fixative with zinc chloride as the primary ingredient. It has been applied in chemosurgery of skin tumors. In recent years, Mohs' paste has been reported to be very effective for controlling various symptoms of skin metastasis, such as pungent odors and/or hemorrhage, in the field of palliative care among patients with inoperable advanced cancer. A 56-year-old male suffered from repeated bleeding from an ulcer of cervical metastasis. Following application of Mohs' paste, coagulation of the ulcer relieving the patient's distress. No severe complications were observed, and his quality of life was remarkably improved. Mohs' paste is thus considered to be a potentially useful treatment for advanced head and neck cancer patients suffering from repeated bleeding and malodorous discharge and is useful for improving the quality of life in such patients.
