Lesions & Other Abnormalities

Question 1

Macule

Answer 1

Flat area of color change (mostly reddened)
No elevation or depression

Question 2

Flat area of color change (mostly reddened)
No elevation or depression

Answer 2

Macule

Question 3

Examples of Macules (2)

Answer 3

Flat moles
Freckles

Question 4

Papule (3)

Answer 4

Solid elevation
Less than 1.0 cm in diameter
May run together and form plaques

Question 5

Solid elevation
Less than 1.0 cm in diameter
May run together and form plaques

Answer 5

Papule

Question 6

Examples of Papule (3)

Answer 6

Warts
Lichen planus
Elevated mole

Question 7

Nodule (2)

Answer 7

Solid elevation 1-2 cm in diameter
Extends deeper into dermis than papule

Question 8

Solid elevation 1-2 cm in diameter
Extends deeper into dermis than papule

Answer 8

Nodule

Question 9

Examples of Nodule (3)

Answer 9

Lipoma
Erythema nodosum
Enlarged lymph nodes

Question 10

Pustule (2)

Answer 10

Elevated area
Filled with purulent fluid

Question 11

Elevated area
Filled with purulent fluid

Answer 11

Pustule

Question 12

Example of Pustule (3)

Answer 12

Pimple
Impetigo
Abscess

Question 13

Tumor (2)

Answer 13

Solid mass
Uncontrolled, progressive growth of cells

Question 14

Solid mass
Uncontrolled, progressive growth of cells

Answer 14

Tumor

Question 15

Examples of Tumor (3)

Answer 15

Hemangioma
Neoplasm
Lipoma

Question 16

Plaque (2)

Answer 16

Flat, elevated surface
Equal or greater than 1.0 cm

Question 17

Flat, elevated surface
Equal or greater than 1.0 cm

Answer 17

Plaque

Question 18

Examples of Plaque (2)

Answer 18

Psoriasis
Seborrheic keratosis

Question 19

Wheal (2)

Answer 19

Temporary localized elevation of skin
Results in transient edema in dermis

Question 20

Temporary localized elevation of skin
Results in transient edema in dermis

Answer 20

Wheal

Question 21

Examples of Wheal

Answer 21

Insect bite
Allergic reaction

Question 22

Vesicle (3)

Answer 22

Small blister
Less than 1 cm in diameter
Filled with serous fluid in epidermis

Question 23

Small blister
Less than 1 cm in diameter
Filled with serous fluid in epidermis

Answer 23

Vesicle

Question 24

Examples of Vesicle (2)

Answer 24

Herpes zoster (shingles)
Varicella (chicken pox)

Question 25

Bulla (2)

Answer 25

Large blister Greater than 1.0 cm in diameter

Question 26

Large blister Greater than 1.0 cm in diameter

Answer 26

Bulla

Question 27

Example of Bulla

Answer 27

Blister

Question 28

Scales

Answer 28

Flakes of cornified skin layer

Question 29

Flakes of cornified skin layer

Answer 29

Scales

Question 30

Example of Scales

Answer 30

Dry skin

Question 31

Crust

Answer 31

Dried exudate on skin

Question 32

Dried exudate on skin

Answer 32

Crust

Question 33

Example of Crust

Answer 33

Scab

Question 34

Fissure

Answer 34

Cracks in skin

Question 35

Cracks in skin

Answer 35

Fissure

Question 36

Examples of Fissure (2)

Answer 36

Athlete’s foot Openings in corner of mouth

Question 37

Erosion (2)

Answer 37

Loss of epidermis Does not extend into dermis

Question 38

Loss of epidermis Does not extend into dermis

Answer 38

Erosion

Question 39

Example of Erosion

Answer 39

Blister

Question 40

Scar

Answer 40

Excess collagen production following surgery or trauma

Question 41

Excess collagen production following surgery or trauma

Answer 41

Scar

Question 42

Example of Scar

Answer 42

Healed surgical wound

Question 43

Atrophy

Answer 43

Loss of some portion of skin and appears translucent

Question 44

Loss of some portion of skin and appears translucent

Answer 44

Atrophy

Question 45

Example of Atrophy

Answer 45

Aged skin

Question 46

Ulcer

Answer 46

Area of destruction of entire epidermis

Question 47

Area of destruction of entire epidermis

Answer 47

Ulcer

Question 48

Example of Ulcers (2)

Answer 48

Missing tissue on heel Decubitus bedsore

Question 49

Keloids (4)

Answer 49

Sharply elevated, irregularly shaped scars that progressively enlarge Due to excessive collagen in corneum during connective tissue repair Result of tissue repair or trauma Familial tendency for formation

Question 50

Cicatrix

Answer 50

Normal scar left after wound healing

Question 51

Normal scar left after wound healing

Answer 51

Cicatrix