EMQ: 12
Skin Lesions
a)
Papule
b)
Nodule
c)
Plaque
d)
Burrow
e)
Vesicle
f)
Bulla
g)
Pustule
h)
Cyst
i)
Target lesion
j)
Weal
Match the description below to the lesion listed above
1) Raised flat topped lesion more than 1 cm in diameter
Answer: c) plaque
2) Linear elevation of the epidermis caused by parasitic
infestation
Answer: d) burrow
3) Pus filled lesion less than 5 mm in diameter
Answer: g) pustule
4) Large fluid filled lesion surrounded by a well-defined
capsule
Answer: h) cyst
5) Three concentric zone of skin change. A central dark
area or blister surrounded by a pale oedematous zone, which is in turn
surrounded by an area of erythema
Answer: i) target lesion
Revision Tip
When studying dermatology it is essential to learn the
descriptions of the different types of skin lesions that one may encounter.
Read ACES for PACES pages
108-110 and learn the definitions of the different types of skin
lesion
