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01 - primary lesions Flashcards

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1
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macule

A

circumscribed flat spot up to 1 cm in diameter

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circumscribed flat spot up to 1 cm in diameter

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macule

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patch

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macule greater than 1 cm

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macule greater than 1 cm

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patch

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papule

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solid elevation up to 1 cm in diameter

(represents infiltration of cells, edema, or hypertrophy of the epidermis. It can be palpated and is often erythematous)

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solid elevation up to 1 cm in diameter

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papule

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plaque

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larger flat-topped elevation formed by extension or collection of papules

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larger flat-topped elevation formed by extension or collection of papules

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plaque

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pustule

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small circumscribed elevation of skin filled with pus

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small circumscribed elevation of skin filled with pus

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pustule

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vesicle

most associated with what?

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circumscribed lesion up to 1 cm filled with clear fluid

autoimmune dz

(rare and fragile. intraepidermial or subepidermal)

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circumscribed lesion up to 1 cm filled with clear fluid

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vesicle

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13
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bulla

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vesicle larger than 1 cm

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vesicle larger than 1 cm

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bulla

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wheal

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circumscribed, raised, edematous -> will pit with digital pressure

(appears in minutes to hours)

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circumscribed, raised, edematous -> will pit with digital pressure

(appears in minutes to hours)

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wheal

17
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nodule

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circumscribed solid elevation greater than 1 cm that results from massive infiltration of inflammatory or neoplastic cells into the dermis or subq tissue

18
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circumscribed solid elevation greater than 1 cm that results from massive infiltration of inflammatory or neoplastic cells into the dermis or subq tissue

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nodule

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cyst

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epithelial lined cavity filled with fluid or solid material, such as keratin or sebaceous secretions

20
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epithelial lined cavity filled with fluid or solid material, such as keratin or sebaceous secretions

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cyst

00-01-13: Dermatology (15 decks)

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