Morphology

Question 1

Descriptors of Morphology? (6)

Answer 1

1) Palpability
2) Color
3) Shape/Borders
4) Texture
5) Size
6) Configuration/Distribution

Question 2

Macule?

Answer 2

< 1cm, flat lesion
Proliferation in epidermis
P 2° scale, crust

Question 3

Patch?

Answer 3

Macule > 1 cm

Question 4

Plaque?

Answer 4

> 1cm, raised, plateau-like lesion

Proliferation in epidermis or superficial dermis

Question 5

Papule?

Answer 5

< 1cm, raised

Proliferation in epidermis or superficial dermis

Question 6

Nodule?

Answer 6

Deeper papule w/ normal epidermis

Proliferation into mid-dermis

Question 7

Vessicle?

Answer 7

< 1cm, raised, fluid-filled papule

Question 8

Bulla?

Answer 8

> 1cm vessicle

Question 9

Furuncle/Abscess?

Answer 9

Pus-filled vesicle

Question 10

Erosion?

Answer 10

Loss of epidermis

2° characteristics: Weep and crust over

Question 11

Ulcer?

Answer 11

Loss thru dermis

Question 12

2° lesions are?

Answer 12

Result of primary lesion or from external force
(e.g. blisters, scratch, infection)
Erosion and ulcers are 2°

Question 13

Distribution?

Configuration?

Answer 13

Location on body

Arrangement relative to other lesions (e.g. grouped)