Naming Lesions Flashcards
(28 cards)
what is the name of a flat lesion under 1 cm in diameter?
macule
what is the name of a flat lesion over 1cm in diameter?
patch
what is the name of a raised lesion under 0.5cm in diameter?
papule
what is the name of a raised lesion over 0.5cm in diameter?
nodule
what is the name of a flat lesion with a raised edge over 1cm in diameter?
plaque
what is the name of an erythematous compressible dermal swelling?
wheal
compare a macular rash, a papular rash and a maculopapular rash?
macular rash is flat
papular rash is raised
maculopapular has flat and raised components
what is the name of a fluid filled lesion under 0.5cm in diameter?
vesicle
what is the name of a fluid filled lesion over 0.5cm in diameter?
bulla
what is the name of a nodule (raised lesion >0.5cm) containing semi-solid material?
cyst
what is the name of a raised lesion containing pus?
pustule
what is scale?
accumulates fragments of keratin layer
what is crust?
dried exudate
what is the name of a thickened area of skin with increased skin markings?
lichenified
what type of tissue makes up a scar?
fibrous tissue
what is the name of a superficial break in the epidermis?
erosion
what is the name of a break in the dermis?
ulcer
compare an erosion to an ulcer?
erosion = break in epidermis ulcer = break in dermis
what is the name for linear splits in epidermis?
fissures
what is the name of loss of epidermis (+/- dermis) but with intact surface?
atrophy
what is the name of a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin?
petechiae
what is the name of a rash of purple spots on the skin caused by internal bleeding into the skin?
purpura
will petechiae blanche?
no
will purpura blanche?
no
