A branching capillary beside thick tortuous loops

A branching capillary with several narrow apices on the right, beside thick tortuous loops on the left.

A branching capillary with several narrow apices on the right, beside thick tortuous loops on the left.
A branching capillary with several narrow apices on the right, beside thick tortuous loops on the left.

Image details

Pattern
Abnormal shapes and ramifications
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Abnormal shapes and ramificationsCapillary dilation
Magnification
200×
Device
Optilia Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm
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Teaching point

In semiology, it is better to describe well than to measure badly.

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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