A patient has a tongue lesion measuring approximately 2 cm and described as a raised mass. What term best describes a solid raised lesion of this size?

A nodule is a solid, raised, palpable lesion larger than about 1 cm; a 2 cm raised mass fits this definition.Other options: A petechia is a pinpoint hemorrhage; a macule is flat; a vesicle is a small fluid-filled blister.Key exam takeaway: Solid raised lesion >1 cm = nodule; <1 cm = papule; flat = macule; fluid-filled = vesicle/bulla.