The 16.2 mm mentioned in the question indicates the size of the lesion. When you convert 16.2 mm to inches, it is equal to 0.6378 inches. This would be a little over 1/2-inch.
Proximal lesion
A 'lesion' is anything or any site of the body that is not normal.Yes, a lesion is a pathological site.
small subcapsular lesion of the liver
This has the same effect as a lesion, but is adjustable.
Primary lesion
I need to see a doctor about this lesion.Despite his doctors orders, he poked the lesion.
An ovoid lesion is a lesion that is egg-shaped. There are many studies linking these lesions to diseases like multiple sclerosis.
It all depends on what the lesion is made of and where it is on the spine. A benign lesion is non-cancerous whereas a malignant lesion is cancerous.Lesions can be defined according to the patterns they form. Lesions can also be categorized by their size. A gross lesion is one that can be seen with the naked eye. A microscopic or histologic lesion requires the magnification of a microscope to be seen.
malignant lesion of the neck
Very roughly, that's 1/4th of an inch by 1/7th of an inch.
A 1.8 cm lesion is approximately the size of a large marble or a small cherry. To visualize it, consider that 1.8 cm is just under three-quarters of an inch. This size can be significant in a medical context, depending on its location and characteristics.