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papule [′pap·yül] (medicine) A solid circumscribed elevation of the skin varying from less than 0.1 to 1 centimeter in diameter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A non-tender, nonpruritic eschar that measured 1 cm x 1 cm was visible on his right lower extremity (Figure 1) along with [approximately equal to]15 nontender, nonpruritic papules on his torso, upper arms, and legs (Figure 2). 2) Lupus pernio (violaceous macules on the face) and flesh-colored papules near the eyes and/or nose may also be seen. Varicella (chickenpox)--An acute, highly contagious viral disease characterized by an eruption that makes its appearance in successive crops, and passes through stages of macules, papules, vesicles, and crusts. |
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