Primary Lesions Flashcards
(25 cards)
Bulla
Large Blister containing a watery fluid.
Contact dermatitis, Large second degree burns, Bullbous impetigo, Pemphigus
Bulla
Cyst & Tubercle
Closed abnormally developed sac that contains pus.
Severe acne
Cyst
Lipoma, Erythema nodosum
Tubercle
Macule
Flat spot or discoloration of skin
Freckle or age spot
Macule
Nodule
A solid bump larger than 0.4 inches (1cm)
Swollen Lymph Nodes, Rheumatoid Nodules
Nodule
Nodule, Macule
Primary Lesions
Bulla
Primary Lesions
Cyst, Tubercle
Primary Lesions
Papule
Small elevation on the skin that does not contain fluid but may have pus.
Acne, Wart, Elevated Nevi
Papule
Papule, Pustule
Primary Lesions
Pustule
Raised inflamed papule with white or yellow center containing pus
Tumor
Abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color.
cancer
Tumor
Vesicle
Small blister or sac containing clear fluid
Poison ivy, Poison Oaks
Vesicle
Tumor
Primary Lesion
Vesicle
Primary Lesion
Wheal
An itchy, swollen lesion that can be caused by a blow, scratch, bite of insect, urticaria.
Hives, Mosquito bites
Wheal
