MT Ch4 Lesion Types

Question 1

bulla

Answer 1

Raised, fluid-filled lesion larger than a vesicle

Question 2

fissure

Answer 2

Crack or break in the skin

Question 3

macule

Answer 3

Flat, colored spot less than 1 cm in size

Question 4

nodule

Answer 4

Solid, raised lesion larger than a papule; often indicative of systemic disease

Question 5

papule

Answer 5

Firm, circular, raised surface lesion less than 1 cm in size, such as a pimple

Question 6

plaque

Answer 6

Superficial, flat, or slightly raised differentiated patch more than 1 cm in diameter

Question 7

pustule

Answer 7

Raised pus-filled lesion; often in a hair follicle or sweat pore

Question 8

ulcer.

Answer 8

Lesion resulting from destruction of the skin and perhaps subcutaneous tissue

Question 9

vesicle?

Answer 9

Fluid-filled, raised lesion less than 5 mm in size; a blister or bleb

Question 10

What is a wheal?

Answer 10

Smooth, rounded, slightly raised area often associated with itching; seen in urticaria (hives)