PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A papule is a
A
small solid raised that is less then 0.5 cm in diameter
B
flat discolored lesion that is less than 1 cm in diameter
C
a flaking dry patch
D
solid raised lesion that is greater than 0.5 cm in diameter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PAPULE-A raised solid lesion which may be up to 0.5cm in size.

Detailed explanation-2: -Papules are elevated, usually palpable lesions < 10 mm in diameter.

Detailed explanation-3: -Papule: a circumscribed, elevated solid lesion up to 1 cm in size, elevation may be accentuated with oblique lighting, e.g. Mila, acne, verrucae. Plaque: a circumscribed, elevated, plateaulike, solid lesion greater than 1 cm in size (e.g. psoriasis).

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