Which of the following surface lesions is a small, solid, circular, raised spot?

A) papule
B) pustule
C) cyst
D) macule


A) papule
A papule is a small, solid, circular, raised spot. A pustule is a raised spot on the
skin containing pus. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac under the skin. A macule is a small discolored
lesion flush with the skin.

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