Lesion morphology: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Lesion morphology

Sample item

Which primary skin lesion is a small, circumscribed, elevated, solid lesion with no visible fluid?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Small raised solid lesion

A papule is a small, raised, solid, circumscribed skin lesion, unlike a macule which is flat or a vesicle which contains fluid.

Option by option

  • A. Small raised solid lesion (correct)

    Correct: papules are small raised solid lesions.

  • B. Flat color change

    A flat color change is a macule.

  • C. Deep skin ulcer

    A deep loss of epidermis and dermis is an ulcer.

  • D. Large fluid-filled blister

    A large fluid-filled blister is a bulla.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Small raised solid lesion. A papule is a small, raised, solid, circumscribed skin lesion, unlike a macule which is flat or a vesicle which contains fluid.

Why is "Flat color change" not the answer?

A flat color change is a macule.

Why is "Deep skin ulcer" not the answer?

A deep loss of epidermis and dermis is an ulcer.

Why is "Large fluid-filled blister" not the answer?

A large fluid-filled blister is a bulla.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lesion morphology in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: papules are small raised solid lesions.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Lesion morphology?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.