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1. Terminology
a. Primary lesions
i. Definition of what a primary lesion is
ii. Macule
iii. Papule
iv. Nodules
v. Plaque
vi. Wheal
vii. Vesicles and bullae
viii. Pusules
ix. Abscess
x. Cyst
xi. Atrophy
xii. Sclerosis
xiii. Erosion
xiv. Ulcer
b. Secondary skin lesions
2. What features would indicate to you that a lesion is benign or
malignant
TOPIC Describing skin lesions
1. Skin
a. Function
b. Layers
2. Types of skin lesions
a. Primary
i. An area of tissue with impaired function due to
damage by trauma or disease
1. Macule
2. Patch
3. Papule
4. Nodule
5. Plaque
6. Vesicle
7. Bulla
8. Pustule
9. Abscess
b. Secondary
i. A lesion arising as a consequence of any primary
lesion
1. Scale
2. Crust
3. Ulcer
4. Fissure
5. Atrophy
6. Lichenification
Secondary lesions
- Secondary lesions are a result of the disease process
Types of secondary lesions
- Scar
- Crusts
- Lichenification
Slide 6: Borders
- Well/poorly defined
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