Describing lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Macule
A
Flat lesions < 1cm
2
Q
Patch
A
Flat lesions > 1cm
3
Q
Papule
A
Raised lesion < 0.5cm
4
Q
Nodule
A
Raised lesion > 0.5 cm
5
Q
Macular rash
A
Flat rash
6
Q
Papular rash
A
Raised rash
7
Q
Maculopapular rash
A
Has flat and elevated components
8
Q
Plaque
A
lesion with raised edge and flatter surface > 1cm
9
Q
Wheal
A
compressible dermal swelling
10
Q
Vesicle
A
Fluid-filled blister < 0.5 cm
11
Q
Bullae
A
Fluid-filled blister > 0.5 cm
12
Q
Cyst
A
Nodule containing semi-solid material
13
Q
Pustule
A
Nodule containing pus
14
Q
Scale
A
accumulated fragments of keratin layer
15
Q
Crust
A
dried exudate e.g. serum
