One broad open hairpin among fine capillaries
An enlarged capillary with a simple hairpin shape left of center, surrounded by finer 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
Teaching point
Distinguish mild dilations from homogeneous and repeated giant capillaries.
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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