Angular apices and an incompletely seen broad loop
Capillaries with angular apices and accessory loops in the center and right. A broader loop is only partly visible at the left edge.
Image details
- Recorded diagnoses
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Limited systemic sclerosis
- Pattern
- Tortuous capillaries
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Tortuous capillariesAbnormal shapes and ramifications
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
Teaching point
If a loop cannot be classified safely, it is better to declare it doubtful or non-evaluable.
Measurements and calibration
For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 17–67 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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