Skin Lesion Morphology Terminology Flashcards

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Macule:

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1) Flat, non-palpable
2) Different colour but not raised or depressed in skin
E.g. viral rashes (measles, rubella), port wine stains

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Papule:

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1) Palpable, elevated lesion

E.g. Insect bites

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Maculopapular:

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1) Term loosely used to describes many rashes that are slightly palpable and not entirely flat.
E.g. Most viral rashes

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Plaques:

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1) Palpable lesions that are elevated or depressed compared to the skin.
2) Larger than papules and may be flat topped or rounded.
E.g. Psoriasis lesions

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Nodules:

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1) Firm papules/lesions that extend into the epidermis/subcutaneous tissue.
E.g. lipomas

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Vesicles:

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1) Small, clear, fluid filled blisters

E.g. herpes infections and chickenpox

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Bullae:

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1) Clear, fluid filled blisters (bigger than vesicles)

e. g. burns, drug reactions

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Pustule:

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1) Vesicle containing pus (inflammatory cells)

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