abrasion

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Introduction

A superficial skin lesion or mucous membrane lesion in which superficial layers of skin or mucous membrane have been scraped away.

Etiology

Management

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. 2.0 2.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012