Theory

above the normal plane of mucosa

elevated lesions
limited to small focal area

localized
involves most or all of an area

generalized
close to each other with margins that merge

coalescing
widely space with distinct margins

multiple lesions
containing fluid with translucent appearance and a soft consistency

blisterform
solid lesion contain no fluid and a firm consistency

nonblisterform
1 cm or less in diameter, contains serum or mucin

vesicle
greater than 1 cm in diameter, contains serum or mucin, may contain extravasated blood

bulla
contains pus, yellowish color, any size

pustule
slightly raised with a broad flat top and a pasted on appearence

plaque
solid tissue, less than 5mm in diameter, surface may be smooth or corrugated

papule
smaller than 1 cm in diameter, consists of solid tissue

nodule
2 cm or greater in diameter consists of solid tissue

tumor

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chapter 10 table 10-2

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2010-10-26T00:31:34Z

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