Repeated giant-appearing tips across a mixed row

Several giant-appearing capillaries with broad rounded apices, especially on the right. A folded loop is visible in the center.

Several giant-appearing capillaries with broad rounded apices, especially on the right. A folded loop is visible in the center.
Several giant-appearing capillaries with broad rounded apices, especially on the right. A folded loop is visible in the center.

Image details

Pattern
Giant capillary
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Giant capillaryTortuous capillaries
Magnification
200×
Device
Optilia Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm
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Teaching point

Describe whether abnormalities are isolated, repeated, or combined.

Measurements and calibration

The field of view uses the supplied Optilia calibration. Giant-capillary morphology is a visual assessment; the ≥50 µm diameter criterion has not been confirmed by individual measurement.

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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