5 Questions
What is the primary feature that distinguishes palpable purpura from non-palpable purpura?
Elevation of the lesions
What is the term for the pattern in which individual lesions are arranged?
Configuration
What is the term for a discrete lesion resulting from the proliferation of one or more of the skin's components?
Neoplastic growth
What is the characteristic of a lesion that is likely to be a sign of an underlying malignancy?
Sudden appearance of multiple lesions
What is the term for the process of pinpoint bleeding from exposure of dermal papillae when scale is scraped off?
Auspitz sign
Learn the basics of dermatology, including how to properly examine the skin and use descriptive terminology to accurately diagnose skin issues. This quiz covers the fundamentals of skin examination and morphologic terminology.
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