Multiple lateral loops near the right margin
A capillary with several lateral loops near the right edge, beside capillaries with simpler rounded apices.
Image details
- Recorded diagnosis
- 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)
- ≈ 2.40 × 1.35 mm
Teaching point
If a loop cannot be classified safely, it is better to declare it doubtful or non-evaluable.
Measurements and calibration
For nonbranching apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 18–31 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.
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