Dermatology - Handbook Flashcards
1
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describing lesions mnemonic?
A
SCALDA size colour arrangement lesion morphology distribution always check: hair, mails, mucous membranes, intertriginous areas
2
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flat <1cm called?
A
macule
3
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raised <1cm called??
A
papule
4
Q
flat >1cm called?
A
patch
5
Q
raised >1cm called??
A
plaque
6
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palpable deep <1cm called?
A
nodule
7
Q
palpable deep >1cm called??
A
tumour eg. lipoma
8
Q
elevated and fluid filled >1cm called?
A
bullous
9
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elevated and fluid filled <1cm called
A
vesicle
10
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size of petechiae?
A
<3mm
