Common Manifestations Flashcards
Name the term referring to a traumatic or pathologic loss of normal tissue continuity, structure or function?
LESIONS
What is the name for a small, flat, circumscribed lesion of a different colour than the normal skin?
MACULE
What is the name for a small, firm, elevated lesion?
PAPULE
What is the name for an elevated lesion larger than a papule?
NODULE
What is the name for an elevated, erythematous lesion that usually contains purulent exudate (pus)?
PUSTULE
What is the name for an elevated, thin-walled lesion containing clear fluid?
VESICLE
What is the name for a large, slightly elevated lesion with a flat surface, often topped by silvery scale?
PLAQUE
What is the name for a dry, rough surface, or dried exudes, or blood?
CRUST
What is the name for a thick, dry, rough skin surface (leather like)?
LICHENIFICATION
What is the name for a raised, irregular mass of collagen resulting from excessive scar formation?
KELOID
What is the name for a small, deep crack or tear in the skin?
FISSURE
What is the name for a cavity with loss of tissue from the epidermis and dermis, often with weeping or bleeding?
ULCER
What is the name for a shallow moist cavity in the epidermis?
EROSION
avoid area
What is the name for temporary eruptions of the skin, commonly associated with childhood disease or drug reactions?
RASHES
A blanched rash is __________.
WHITE
An erythematous rash is ________.
RED
A hemorrhagic or purpuric rash is _________ ________.
CONTAINING BLOOD
A pigmented rash is _____________.
COLORED
A ___________ is a vesicle of fluid filled papule, caused by friction or burns.
BLISTER
Breaking a blister will increase the chance of what?
INFECTION
What is the name for a hyperkeratotic plaque of skin due to chronic pressure or friction?
CALLUS
What are small, well circumscribed, conical, keratinous thickenings of the skin called?
CORNS
What is the name for the itch sensation, triggered by warmth, touch and vibration?
PURITIS
____________ is caused by dehydration of the stratum corneum.
XEROSIS
dry skin
