Small hemorrhagic foci over a closely spaced row
Elongated hairpin capillaries of different widths, with several small microhemorrhages above the left half.
Image details
- Recorded diagnosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Pattern
- Hemorrhages
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- HemorrhagesCapillary dilation
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
Teaching point
Density is the number of visible capillaries per linear millimeter in the distal row.
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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