Integumentary Flashcards
bluish tinge) is most evident in the nail beds, lips, and buccal mucosa.
cyanosis
redness associated with a variety of rashes.
Erythema
Flat and colored
(e.g. Freckle,
petechia)
Macule
Elevated and filled with fluid (e.g. Blister)
bulla
Elevated and firm, has dimension of depth (E.g. Lipoma)
nodule or tumor
Elevated and filled with pus (e.g. Acne)
pustule
Elevated and superficial (e.g. Mole)
papule
localized edema eg. insect bite
wheal
What are the secondary lesion?
ulcer
crust
atrophe
scale
lichenification
keloid
Dried pus or blood
crust
Thin, flaky skin
scale
Thin, shiny, taut skin
atrophy
Thickened, roughened skin
lichenification
Hypertrophied scar
keloid
Ruby red; flat or raised
cherry angioma
Bright red with radiating legs, pullulating seen on center of lesion, or legs, or arms, and upper trunk, blanches when pressure is applied to center
spider angioma
Round red or purple macules
petechiae
Bluish; may have radiating legs;seen mostly on legs
spider vein
Round or irregular macular lesion; larger than petechia;
ecchymosis
Localized collection of blood creating an elevated ecchymosis;
associated with trauma
hematoma
