Describing lesions Flashcards by Catherineh Hunter

Q

Macule

A

Flat lesions < 1cm

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Patch

A

Flat lesions > 1cm

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Papule

A

Raised lesion < 0.5cm

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Nodule

A

Raised lesion > 0.5 cm

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Q

Macular rash

A

Flat rash

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Papular rash

A

Raised rash

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Maculopapular rash

A

Has flat and elevated components

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Plaque

A

lesion with raised edge and flatter surface > 1cm

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Wheal

A

compressible dermal swelling

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Vesicle

A

Fluid-filled blister < 0.5 cm

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Bullae

A

Fluid-filled blister > 0.5 cm

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Cyst

A

Nodule containing semi-solid material

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Pustule

A

Nodule containing pus

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Scale

A

accumulated fragments of keratin layer

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Crust

A

dried exudate e.g. serum

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Lichenification

A

thickening with increased skin markings

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Erosion

A

superficial break in epidermis

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Ulcer

A

Deeper break into dermis

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Fissure

A

linear split in epidermis

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Atrophy

A

Loss of epidermis +/- dermis (surface remains intact)