Accessory loops beside a prominent surface fragment
Elongated capillaries with small accessory loops, mainly on the right. A blue surface fragment is visible above the row.
Image details
- Pattern
- Abnormal shapes and ramifications
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Abnormal shapes and ramificationsCapillary dilation
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
Teaching point
Is the image affected by pressure, reflections, cuticular trauma, or poor focus?
Measurements and calibration
For nonbranching apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 16–33 µm. These are automated estimates, not manually validated measurements.
Clinical caveat
This image illustrates a visual finding and should be interpreted with acquisition quality, distribution across fingers, clinical context, and serology when relevant.
Use and licensing
Educational material. For reuse outside Capillaroscopy.com, request permission and preserve the stated attribution.
