Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the lesion
A
Macule
- flat (to the point of being impalpable)
- < 1 cm
2
Q
What’s the condition name?
A
Tuberous sclerosis
*adenoma sebaceum (angiofibromas): butterfly distribution over nose
3
Q
Describe the lesion
A
Small, solid elevations <0.5 mm → papules
4
Q
Describe the lesion
A
>1 cm elevated solid lesion → nodule
*extra: this is: Acral histiocyticnodules
5
Q
Describe the lesions
A
Pus filled, inflamed lesions → pustules
6
Q
Spot diagnosis
A
Folliculitis
(due to Staph Aureus infection)
7
Q
A
- large blister → bulla
- small blister <0.5 cm → vesicle
here: vesicular-bullous eruption due to allergic contact dermatitis
8
Q
Describe the lesion
A
A lesion that is raised from the surrounding skin but flat on top → plaque
*plaque can be of any size
e.g. in psoriasis