Primary Lesions

Question 1

macule

Answer 1

flat pigmented spot. ex. freckle

Question 2

papule

Answer 2

inflammation with NO pus

Question 3

pustule

Answer 3

inflammation WITH pus

Question 4

vesicle

Answer 4

small fluid filled sacs (blister)

Question 5

bulla

Answer 5

large blister, ex. second degree burns

Question 6

wheal

Answer 6

itchy swollen lesion, may be red or pale

Question 7

turbercle

Answer 7

solid elevated lesion larger than papule, may extend down into the dermis.

Question 8

tumor

Answer 8

a large nodule, an abnormal growth of cells. ex. cancer