Definitions
- Describing a skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues. - Referring to a bruise that appears as a flat, non-raised area on the skin. - Talking about a medical condition that causes bleeding under the skin.
- Describing an injury to the skin or underlying tissues caused by a blunt force. - Referring to a bruise that appears as a raised area on the skin. - Talking about a medical condition that causes tissue damage and bleeding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to injuries to the skin or underlying tissues.
- 2Both can cause pain, swelling, and discoloration.
- 3Both can be caused by blunt force trauma.
- 4Both can occur anywhere on the body.
- 5Both can be treated with rest, ice, and elevation.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Ecchymosis appears as a flat, non-raised area on the skin, while contusion appears as a raised area.
- 2Severity: Contusion is often used to describe a more severe injury than ecchymosis.
- 3Cause: Ecchymosis is caused by the escape of blood into the tissues, while contusion is caused by tissue damage and bleeding.
- 4Medical condition: Ecchymosis can also refer to a medical condition that causes bleeding under the skin, while contusion is only used to describe an injury.
- 5Usage: Ecchymosis is more commonly used in medical contexts, while contusion is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Ecchymosis and contusion are both terms used to describe injuries to the skin or underlying tissues caused by blunt force trauma. However, ecchymosis refers specifically to a skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues, while contusion refers to tissue damage and bleeding. Additionally, ecchymosis can also refer to a medical condition that causes bleeding under the skin, while contusion is only used to describe an injury.
