Oral pathology exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
bulla a circumscribed, elevated lesion that is more than 5 mm in distance
- contains serous fluid and looks like a blister
lobule - a segment or lobe that is part of a whole sometimes appears fused together
macule - an area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of the
surrounding tissue
- flat like a freckle
- can be intraoral
, papule - small, circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in diameter
- it is elevated or protrudes above the surface
what is the most common cause of papules? dermatitis
pustules - variously sized circumscribed elevations containing pus
- yellow in color ( pus)
vesicle small elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that contains serous fluid ( clear or
watery)
- herpetic lesion ( cold sores) begin as vesicle
Pedunculated Attached by a stemlike or stalklike base similar to that of a mushroom
what is a fibroma? is a build-up of tough, fibrous tissue often in areas of irritation ( may be
pedunculated or sessile
sessile describes the bas of a lesion that is flat or broad instead of stem like and usually
firm
nodule - a palpable solid lesion 1 cm in diameter found in soft tissue
- can occur above, level with, or beneath the skin surface
palpation the evaluation of a lesion by feeling it with the fingers to determine the texture of
the area
- terms like soft, firm, semi-firm, fluid filled
CORRECT Answers
bulla a circumscribed, elevated lesion that is more than 5 mm in distance
- contains serous fluid and looks like a blister
lobule - a segment or lobe that is part of a whole sometimes appears fused together
macule - an area that is usually distinguished by a color different from that of the
surrounding tissue
- flat like a freckle
- can be intraoral
, papule - small, circumscribed lesion usually less than 1 cm in diameter
- it is elevated or protrudes above the surface
what is the most common cause of papules? dermatitis
pustules - variously sized circumscribed elevations containing pus
- yellow in color ( pus)
vesicle small elevated lesion less than 1 cm in diameter that contains serous fluid ( clear or
watery)
- herpetic lesion ( cold sores) begin as vesicle
Pedunculated Attached by a stemlike or stalklike base similar to that of a mushroom
what is a fibroma? is a build-up of tough, fibrous tissue often in areas of irritation ( may be
pedunculated or sessile
sessile describes the bas of a lesion that is flat or broad instead of stem like and usually
firm
nodule - a palpable solid lesion 1 cm in diameter found in soft tissue
- can occur above, level with, or beneath the skin surface
palpation the evaluation of a lesion by feeling it with the fingers to determine the texture of
the area
- terms like soft, firm, semi-firm, fluid filled
