Basics & Morphology of Skin Lesions · NEET PG Preparation Dermatology
A 45-year-old woman presents with multiple discrete, fluid-filled lesions on her trunk. Upon examination, the lesions contain clear fluid and measure…
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A 45-year-old woman presents with multiple discrete, fluid-filled lesions on her trunk. Upon examination, the lesions contain clear fluid and measure 3 mm in diameter. Which of the following is the correct term for these primary lesions?
- A.Bulla
- B.VesicleCorrect answer
- C.Pustule
- D.Wheal
Solution
A vesicle is a circumscribed, elevated, fluid-filled skin lesion measuring less than 0.5 cm (5 mm) in diameter. If it measures 0.5 cm or greater, it is called a bulla. A pustule contains purulent exudate, and a wheal is a transient pink/red swelling caused by dermal edema.
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