Descriptive lesion terminology includes describing 3 things: 1.History 2.Location/Extent 3.Physical Characteristics. Explain how you would describe/record these 3 things in your notes.

1. History: Duration Reoccurring Symptoms Changes 2. Location and Extent: Localised = limited to a small area Generalised = involves most of an area or segment Single lesion = one lesion of a particular type with a distinct margin Multiple lesions = more than one lesion of a particular type can be separate or merging 3. Physical Characteristics: Size and shape = record length, width, and height (elevated, flat, or depressed lesions) Colour Surface texture = smooth or irregular Consistency = soft, spongy, hard