Examination Flashcards
1
Q
ABCDE
A
Assymetry Border Colour Diameter Evolution
2
Q
Flat lesions less than 1cm
A
Macule
3
Q
Flat lesions over 1cm
A
Patch
4
Q
Raised lesions less than 0.5cm
A
Papule
5
Q
Raised lesions over 0.5cm
A
Nodule
6
Q
Raised lesions over 1cm
A
Plaque
7
Q
Plaque
A
Raised edge, flatter surface
8
Q
Wheal
A
Compressible dermal swelling
9
Q
Pustule
A
Pus filled
10
Q
Cyst
A
Nodule containing semi-solid material
11
Q
Raised fluid filled lesion less than 0.5cm
A
Vesicle
12
Q
Raised fluid filled lesion over 0.5cm
A
Bulla
13
Q
Scaly
A
Dry, white, flakes, fragments of the keratin layer
14
Q
Crust
A
Dried exudate
15
Q
Scar
A
Normal tissue replaced by fibrous disease
16
Q
Lichenification
A
Thickening of the keratin layer with increased skin markings
17
Q
Fissures
A
Linear split in the epidermis
18
Q
Atrophy
A
Loss of epidermis
19
Q
Erosion
A
Superficial break in the epidermis
20
Q
Ulcer
A
Deep break in to the dermis
