Derm quick associations Flashcards
flat spot less than 1 cm - non-palpable, just visible
macule
Flat spot > 1 cm
patch
solid elevated lesion less than 1 cm - palpable
papule
solid elevated lesions > 1 cm, flat topped
plaque
Palpable, solid lesion > 1 cm and not flat topped
nodule
Elevated, circumscribed lesion less than 5 mm containing clear fluid
vesicle
Elevated, circumscribed lesion > 5 mm containing clear fluid
Bulla
itchy, transiently edematous area
wheal
Collection of pus with dermis and deeper skin tissues
skin abscess
infection of hair follicle
purulent material extends through dermis into subcutaneous tissues
Furuncle (boil)
coalescence of several inflammed follicles
carbuncle
gangrene due to chronic severe ischemia -> autoamputaiton
dry
gangrene d/t bacterial infection in moist tissue -> sepsis, poor prognosis
wet
gangrene with crepitus -> septic shock
gas
Clostridium perfringens
HPV 1-4
skin warts