Lesions Flashcards
Structural changes in the tissues caused by damage or injury, including any mark, wound, or abnormality are known as…
lesions
What are the three types of lesions?
primary, secondary, and tertiary
The early stage of development of a lesion, charactered by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color or by elevations formed by fluid in a cavity, such as vesicules or pustules, is called a…
primary lesion
This type of lesion shows changes in the skin as a natural progression or as a result of a person manipulation the primary lesion
Secondary lesion
This type of lesion is vascular and involves the blood or circulatory system
tertiary lesion
The study and treatment of skin disorders and diseases is known as…
dermatology
The term for a large blister containing watery fluid
bulla
The term for a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter
cyst
A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a freckle
macule
A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches (1cm) that can be easily felt. Requires medical referral
nodule
A small elevation on the skin that contains no fluid, but may develop pus
papule
Raised, inflamed, papule with white or yellow center containing pus in the top of the lesion
pustule
Abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color. Requires medical referral
tumor
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis. Requires medical referral
vesicle
Itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite of an insect, or urticaria (skin allergy) or sting of nettle
wheal
A word for hives, typically caused by skin allergy
urticaria
An abnormal, round, solid lump that cannot be drained
tubercle
The category of lesions characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as a crust, scab, or depression of skin
secondary lesion
Dead cells that form over a wound of blemish while healing
crust
Skin sore or abrasion produced by scratching or scraping
excoriation
Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
fissure
A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue
keloid
Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
scale
Slightly raised or depressed area of skin that forms as a result of the healing process related to an injury or lesion
scar or cicatrix
Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the body; accompanied by loss of skin depth and possibly weeping of fluids or pus
ulcer
What are the three types of skin cancer?
basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma
The term for cancerous tissue
carcinoma
A word that means not harmful
benign
A pink or flesh colored precancerous lesion that feels sharp or rough as a result of sun damage
actinic keratosis
More than ___% of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure
90%
The most common and least severe type of skin cancer, which often appears as light, pearly nodules; characteristics include sores, reddish patches, or a smooth growth of an elevated border
basal cell carcinoma
More serious form of skin cancer; characterized by scaly, red, or pink papules or nodules; also appear as open sores or crusty areas
squamous cell carcinoma
Most serious form of skin cancer; black or dark patches on the skin, usually jagged, raised, uneven texture, may have surface crust or bleed
malignant melanoma
Small brownish spot on the skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black. NOT a type of skin cancer
normal mole
What are the ABCDEs of melanoma detection?
A - Asymmetry (two sides don’t look alike)
B - Border (irregular border
C - Color (Dark and can have more than one color)
D - Diameter (Size of at least pencil eraser
E - Evolving (Changes appearance)
