A broad dark apex among folded neighboring loops
An enlarged rounded capillary apex left of center, among narrower and folded loops.
Image details
- Recorded diagnoses
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Pattern
- Capillary dilation
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Capillary dilationTortuous capillaries
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.27 × 1.28 mm
Teaching point
Describe whether abnormalities are isolated, repeated, or combined.
Measurements and calibration
For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 30–49 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.
