Fever and Rash Flashcards
Name the lesion
flat lesions defined by an area of changed color <5mm
macule
Name the lesion
raised, solid lesions < 5mm in diameter
papule
Name the lesions
lesions >5 mm in diameter with a flat,plateau like surface, elevated borders
plaque
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>5mm diameter with a more rounded configuration
Nodule
Name the lesion
- papules or plaques that are pale pink and may appear annular (ringlike) as they enlarge
- Classic (nonvasculitic) wheals are transient, lasting only 24-48 hours in any defined area
Wheals
Name the lesion
circumscribed, elevated lesions containing fluid <5 mm
vesicle
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circumscribed, elevated lesions containing fluid >5mm
bullae
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Raised lesions containing purulent exudate <5mm
pustule
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<3mm in diameter the purpuric lesions are
petechiae
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>3 mm purpuric lesions
ecchymoses
Name the lesion
a raised lesion due to inflammation of the vessel wall (vasculitis) with subsequent haemorrhage
Palpable purpura
Name the lesion
a defect in the skin extending at least into the upper layer of the dermis
Ulcer
Name the lesion
a necrotic lesion covered with a black crust
Eschar
cause of palpable purpura triggered by penicillins, sulfa drugs, salicylates
Serum sickness
Name the rash
Lesions evolve from macular to petechial, start on the wrist and ankles, spread centripetally and appear on the palms and soles
Secondary syphilis