A nodule is an example of which type of lesion?
a. nonpalpable c. secondary
b. palpable d. tertiary
B
Palpable lesions include papules, nodules, wheals, plaques, and tumors. Nodules are solid and elevated; however, they extend deeper than papules into the dermis or subcutaneous tissues, 0.5 to 2.0 cm. Examples of nodules are lipomas, erythema nodosum, cysts, melanomas, and hemangiomas. Nonpalpable lesions include macules and patches. Skin lesions can be primary or secondary. Primary lesions originate from previously normal skin. Secondary lesions originate from primary lesions.
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