Match the following cutaneous lesions with their descriptions.

-Groove or crack-like sore
A)crust
B)cyst
C)erosion
D)fissure
E)macule
F)nodule
G)papule
H)polyp
I)pustule
J)ulcer
K)vesicle
L)wheal

Question

Match the following cutaneous lesions with their descriptions.

-Groove or crack-like sore
A)crust
B)cyst
C)erosion
D)fissure
E)macule
F)nodule
G)papule
H)polyp
I)pustule
J)ulcer
K)vesicle
L)wheal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fissure is a groove or crack-like sore in the skin.

Answer: A
 A crust is a hard or scab-like cover formed over a sore or wound.

Answer: C
 An erosion is a shallow or superficial lesion in the skin.

Answer: J
 An ulcer is a deep lesion that extends into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue.

Answer: K
 A vesicle is a small fluid-filled blister.

Answer: F
 A nodule is a solid, elevated lesion that is larger than a papule and extends deeper into the dermis or subcutaneous tissue.

Answer: G
 A papule is a small, elevated lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter.

Answer: H
 A polyp is a growth on the skin or mucous membrane that protrudes from the surrounding tissue.

Answer: I
 A pustule is a small, inflamed lesion filled with pus.

Answer: L
 A wheal is a raised area on the skin that is typically red and itchy.

Match the Following Cutaneous Lesions with Their Descriptions