Unequal apical widths along a steeply sloping border

Hairpin capillaries of different lengths and apical widths. A pale surface strand overlies some right-sided loops.

Hairpin capillaries of different lengths and apical widths. A pale surface strand overlies some right-sided loops.
Hairpin capillaries of different lengths and apical widths. A pale surface strand overlies some right-sided loops.

Image details

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

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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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