Lesions Flashcards
Thick closed wall sac. Containing fluid or semisolid material
Epidermis and dermis
1.Red sac around material.
2.Can form on bones, organs, and soft tissue.
3. Caused from infections, sebaceous glands, chronic inflammatory conditions,
Cyst
Deep crack in the skin.
Epidermis and into the dermis
Deep crack that if left untreated could become systemic and lead to sepsis
Fissure
Small, flat discolored lesion on skin (freckle)
epidermis
1.Alterations in skin color.
2. greater than 2 cm in diameter is called a patch.
macule
Highly pigmented lesion that is flat or raised (mole)
Epidermis
1.Chronic
2. latin for birthmark
3.Can be congenital(present at birth) or not which would be a mole or beauty mark
nevus
Solid skin elevation larger than 1 cm in diameter.
Dermis, epidermis or hypodermis
1.At least 1 cm in size
2.Growth of abnormal tissue
3.Forms of papules but larger and deeper
nodule
Solid skin elevation with distance boarders an a diameters is less than 1 cm(pimple)
Epidermis and or dermis
1.Can cluster into a papular rash
2.Less than 1 cm around
3.Varies in shape
papule
Small, mushroom like growth. (could be a skin tag)
epidermis
1.Typically benign
2.Extends from surface if mucous membrane
3.Abnormal growth of tissue
4.Attached to surface by a narrow elongated stalk said to be pedunculated
5.No stalk it is said to be sessile
polyp
Small, infected skin elevation containing pus(abscess)
Dermis or hypodermis
1.Yellowy on the inside
2.Small bumps on skin that contain pus
3.Could be found in clusters
pustule
Open sore or erosion of the skin or lining of a mucous membrane
Epidermis and dermis
1.Can occur from injury, poor circulation, or pressure.
2.Take long time to heal
3.Can cause other health complication if left untreated.
ulcer
Small raised skin lesion filled with fluid
epidermis
1.Could be clear,white,yellow or mix w blood
2.Referred to bluster or bullae
3.5-10 mm in diameter if bigger classified as blister
4.Diameter of at least half a centimeter known as bullae
vesicle
Smooth or slightly swollen area that is redder or paler than the surrounding areas(hives)
Epidermis
1.Raised itchy(pruritic) can be signs of allergy
2.Have reddish hue
3.Can be intensely, infuriatingly itchy
4.Circumscribed dermal edema
5.Can be called welt
wheal
