Match the cutaneous lesions with their correct meanings.

-Solid elevation of the skin more than 1 cm across

Question

Match the cutaneous lesions with their correct meanings.

-Solid elevation of the skin more than 1 cm across

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Nodule is a solid elevation of the skin more than 1 cm across.

Answer: E
 Papule is a solid elevation of the skin less than 1 cm across.

Answer: G
 Pustule is a small collection of pus in the top layer of the skin.

Answer: H
 Ulcer is a discontinuity or break in the skin that fails to heal.

Answer: I
 Vesicle is a small, fluid-filled blister on the skin.

Answer: J
 Wheal is a raised, itchy area of skin that's often red with swelling.

Answer: A,C,F,B
 Cyst is a sac containing fluid, while macule is a flat, discolored area of skin. Fissure is a crack or groove in the skin that can be painful, and polyp is a small, fleshy growth that usually develops on a mucous membrane, such as the nose or mouth. None of these are elevations of the skin more than 1 cm across.

Match the Cutaneous Lesions with Their Correct Meanings