Skin Lesions Flashcards
1
Q
Macule
A
Flat area of discolouration
(<10-15mm)
2
Q
Papule
A
Raised, solid dome shaped lesion
<10mm
3
Q
Nodule
A
Larger and deeper papule
>10mm
4
Q
Vesicle
A
Lesion filled with clear liquid (blister)
<5mm
5
Q
Bulla
A
Lesion filled with clear liquid (blister)
> 5mm
6
Q
Pustule
A
Papule with pus head
White, yellow or green-yellow colour
7
Q
Wheal
A
Evanescesnt papule, nodule, plaque due to dermal swelling (oedema) often red and itchy
8
Q
Excoriation
A
Traumatic loss of epidermis - (erosion due to trauma)
9
Q
Fissure
A
Crack in epidermis due to extreme skin dryness
10
Q
Comodone
A
A plug of keratin and sebum wedged in a dilated pilosebaceuos orifice
11
Q
Plaque
A
Elevated skin lesion
Small <20mm
Large >20mm
Can be formed by grouping of papules and nodules
12
Q
Wound
A
Any damage leading to a break in the continuity of the skin
