A broad view of winding loops and deeper vascular profiles

Fine hairpin capillaries with small coiled apices and possible accessory loops. Shorter vessels are visible in the deeper plane.

Fine hairpin capillaries with small coiled apices and possible accessory loops. Shorter vessels are visible in the deeper plane.
Fine hairpin capillaries with small coiled apices and possible accessory loops. Shorter vessels are visible in the deeper plane.

Image details

Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillariesAbnormal shapes and ramifications
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
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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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