Multiple short apices at the end of a curved limb
Short loops near the right edge appear connected to a curved limb, beside an elongated hairpin capillary.
Image details
- Recorded diagnoses
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Limited systemic sclerosis
- Pattern
- Abnormal shapes and ramifications
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Abnormal shapes and ramificationsTortuous capillaries
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.25 × 1.27 mm
Teaching point
One isolated abnormal shape may be nonspecific.
Measurements and calibration
For nonbranching apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 15–22 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
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