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Skin lesion morphology definition

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The form and structure of a skin lesion

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It is important to inspect the skin using both ___ and ___ inspection and describe findings using correct descriptive terms

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Visualization (using tangential lighting, etc), tactile sensation (checking for blanching, feeling for bumps)

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Primary skin lesion vs secondary skin lesion

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Primary are physical changes to the skin considered to be directly resultant from the disease process, secondary are evolved from primary lesions or caused by external forces such as scratching, trauma, infection or healing

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Example of primary skin lesion vs secondary skin lesion

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Bug bite causing papule is primary skin lesion, excoriations from scratching the itchy bite is a secondary skin lesion

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Macule definition

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A flat, unpalpatable circumscribed discoloration from normal skin <1cm

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Patch definition

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A flat, inpalpatable circumscribed discoloration from normal skin >1cm

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What condition is this and what type of morphology does it demonstrate?

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Vitiligo, patch

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Papule definition

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A discreet, solid, elevated skin lesion of varying color <1cm

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Plaque definition

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A discreet, solid, elevated skin lesion of varying color >1cm

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A way to tell if a plaque is in fact raised above the skin surface

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Shine a light tangentially and inspect from side for a shadow

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What condition is this and what type of morphology does it have?

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Psoriasis, plaque

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Cyst definition

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A closed cavity or sac with fluid or semisolid material <1cm

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Nodule definition

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A closed cavity or sac with fluid or semisolid material >1cm

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Sometimes a large nodule is referred to as a…

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…tumor

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Cysts and nodules can occur in these dermatological layers (3)

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Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

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Wheal definition

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An area of edema in the upper epidermis presenting uniquely as a raised, erythematous lesion

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What are these lesions called?

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Wheals

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Crust definition

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A hardened layer of serum, blood, and purulent exudate appearing lesion on the skin

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What condition is this and what morphology is it classified as?

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Impetigo, crust

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Scale definition

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A build up of excess stratum corneum creating hard, dry plaques

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Lichenification Definition

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Accentuation of normal skin lines thru thickening of skin, often the result of chronic scratching

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What secondary lesion morphology is this resulting from atopic dermatitis scratching?

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Lichenification

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Burrows definition

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Linear tunnels appearing in the epidermis as result of a parasite digging into the skin

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Where is scabies often seen, where is it almost never seen?

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Often seen in skin folds particularly webbing of toes and fingers, almost never seen above the neck except rarely in infants

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What condition is this and what type of morphology does it display?
Scabies infection, burrows
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Vesicle definition
A fluid filled lesion \<1cm
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Bullae definition
A fluid filled lesion \>1cm
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What morphology is this skin lesion?
Vesicle
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What morphology is this skin lesion?
Bulla
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What is the condition and morphology associated of the image?
HSV, vesicles
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Pustule definition
A fluid, pus filled skin lesion \<1cm
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Abscess defintion
A fluid and pus filled lesion \>1cm
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What is the condition and morphology associated with this image?
MRSA infection, abscess
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A lot of people mistake a MRSA infection as a...
...spiderbite
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Furuncle definition
A boil, a skin abscess typically caused by staph infection that invades a hair follicle and surrounding tissue
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Carbuncle definition
Clusters of boils (furuncles) connected subcutaneously from typically MRSA infected hair follicles
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What morphology is this skin lesion?
Furuncle
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Erythema definition
Localized increased blood flow to the skin causing a red appearance
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Erythroderma definition
Generalized increased blood flow to all of epidermis resulting in red coloration
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How do we tell the difference between erythema and ecchymoses?
If it blanches, it is still contained in the vessel and is erythema (increased blood flow), if it doesn't, it has spilled out of the vessel and is a bruise
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What condition is this and what morphology is the skin displaying?
Roseacea, erythema
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Telangiectasias defintion
Small, permanent dilated superficial blood vessels on the skin, sometimes a sign of hepatic disease but often environmental exposure
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What disease state is this?
Basal cell carcinoma
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Ecchymosis definition
A type of purpura, nonblanchable rupturing of small capillaries beneath the skin resulting in accumulation of blood in the surrounding tissues often appearing dark blue in color
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Purpura definition
Blood spots or skin hemorrhages, class of purple colored spots recognizable on the skin including ecchymoses and petachiae
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What morphology is this skin lesion?
Ecchymosis
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Petechiae definition
A type of purpura, small 1-2mm nonblanchable macules of tiny hemorrhages under the skin
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Palpable purpura definition
Raised palpable discoloration due to vasculitis in the skin creating nonblanchable blood filled lesions
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Henoch-schonlein purpura definition
A rare inflammatory disorder of small blood vessels most commonly occuring in children resulting in disseminated purpura in lower extremities
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What condition is this?
Henoch schonlein purpura
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Atrophy definition (derm), what is an example of what causes it?
A weakning and thinning of skin layers appearing as a sunken lesion Often due to repeated activity such as insulin injections in the same spot
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Fissure definition
Sharp linear crack in the epidermis resulting in sunken in lesion appearance
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What is this condition and when is it often seen?
anal fissure, often seen with constipation
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What dermatologic condition is this called?
Atrophy of the epidermis
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Erosion definition
A localized loss of epidermal epithelium and part of dermis that upon healing does not scar over
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Ulcer definition
A circumscribed loss of epidermis that heals with scarring of tissue
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Ulcerations often appear underneath...
....vesicles or bullae or other raised skin lesions
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Eschar definition
Hardened crust and plaque covering an ulcer of necrotic tissue, giving it a characteristic black appearance
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Gangrene definition
Black, dead, necrotic tissue
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What morphology is this lesion?
Ulcer
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What condition is this lesion?
Erosion
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What condition is this lesion?
Eschar
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Scar definition
Permanent fibrotic changes that occur following damage to the dermis of the skin
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Keloid definition
Exaggerated connective tissue response to injured skin that extends beyond the original wound's edges, some form them and others do not, recurrent in almost all cases
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What condition is this skin lesion?
Keloid
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Striae definition
Stretch marks, irregular areas of skin due to distension from extreme weight gain or loss
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Acral distribution definition
On the tips of fingers, toes, ears
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Dermatomal distribution definition and what is its other name?
Along a dermatome on the skin, zosterform
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Intertriginous distribution definition
Within skin folds and creases
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Lymphangitis distribution definition
Following along a lymph channel of the extremities
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Photodistributed distribution definition
Along the skin lines exposed to sunlight
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Glove and stocking distribution definition
Hands and feet only
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What distributuion is this?
Acral
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What distribution is this?
Intertriginous
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Configuration definition
How skin lesions are organized and related to one another
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Annular configuration definition
ring shaped
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Arciform configuration definition
Arc shaped
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Polycyclic configuration definition
Coalescing rings and arcs
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Reticular configuration definition
Net like
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Targetoid configuration definition
Bullseye appearance
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Color considerations when classifying a lesion
- single or multicolored - hyper or hypopigmented - what color
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