Basics & Morphology of Skin Lesions · NEET PG Preparation Dermatology
A 35-year-old male presents with a circumscribed, solid, elevated skin lesion measuring 8 mm in diameter on his back. Upon palpation, it involves bot…
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A 35-year-old male presents with a circumscribed, solid, elevated skin lesion measuring 8 mm in diameter on his back. Upon palpation, it involves both the epidermis and the dermis. What is the most appropriate primary morphological term for this lesion?
- A.Macule
- B.Papule
- C.NoduleCorrect answer
- D.Patch
Solution
A solid, elevated skin lesion greater than 5-10 mm in diameter that involves the dermis or subcutis is termed a nodule. A papule is also a solid, elevated lesion, but its diameter is less than 5-10 mm. A macule and patch are flat, non-palpable lesions.
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