Chart 4.

Comparison of terminology referent to PLAQUE among the consulted Dermatology textbooks

Azulay RD; Azulay DR, Abulafia-Azulay L; Dermatologia, 6ª-Ed., 2013.	Lesion, elevates in plateau, which arises from the convergence of numerous papules.
Bechelli-Curban; Compêndio de Dermatologia, 6ª-Ed., 1988.	Do not cite the term in an isolated manner. Cite papulous or placard plaque upon describing coalescence of papules.
Belda Jr W; Di Chiacchio N; Criado PR; Tratado de Dermatologia, 2ª-Ed., 2014.	Lesion generally elevated and flat on the surface, greater than 1.0 cm. Can begin with keratinization, maceration, peeling, or crusting on the surface. Consider the term papulous plaque as the convergence of papules, and the term maculous plaque as the convergence of macules.
Bolognia JL; Jorizzo J; Rapini RP; Dermatology, 2ndEd., 2008.	Palpable lesion, elevated, greater than 1.0 cm.
Fitzpatrick's et al.; Dermatology in General Medicine 7th Ed., 2013.	Solid elevation, which occupies a surface area that is relatively large when compared to its height, and with a diameter of greater than 0.5 cm
Rook A et al.; Textbook of Dermatology, 8th Ed., 2010.	Elevated area of the skin, usually with a size of greater than or equal to 2.0 cm. Can be constituted by coalescence of papules or nodules. The term small plaque can be used for lesions of 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm.
Sampaio e Rivitti; Manual de Dermatologia, 3ª-Ed., 2008.	Do not cite term in an isolated manner.