A giant-appearing apex among small curled loops
A giant-appearing capillary with a broad rounded apex on the left, beside smaller coiled and crossed loops.
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
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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