An isolated dark streak above an open capillary row

Mostly simple hairpin capillaries with one small coiled apex. An isolated elongated hemorrhage lies above the left side.

Mostly simple hairpin capillaries with one small coiled apex. An isolated elongated hemorrhage lies above the left side.
Mostly simple hairpin capillaries with one small coiled apex. An isolated elongated hemorrhage lies above the left side.

Image details

Recorded diagnosis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
Pattern
Hemorrhages
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
HemorrhagesCapillary dilation
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
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Teaching point

Single hemorrhage: describe it, but do not turn it into a pattern.

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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