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pustule

In dermatology: - a macroscopic term referring to a discrete, pus-filled, raised area Etiology: - pustules frequently arise from hair follicles & sweat glands - pustules are associated with: a) acne b) furuncles c) variola d) bromide & iodide reactions e) bacterial infection & superinfections Laboratory: gram stain Differential diagnosis: vesicle Management: 1) depends upon etiology 2) antibiotics for bacterial infection

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purulence (pus)

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skin lesion

References

  1. Cotran et al Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease, 5th ed. W.B. Saunders Co, Philadelphia, PA 1994 pg 1174
  2. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 55
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 15, 16, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2009, 2012, 2018.