Repeated coils along the distal edge

Several coiled and crossed capillaries, including figure-of-eight loops.

Several coiled and crossed capillaries, including figure-of-eight loops.
Several coiled and crossed capillaries, including figure-of-eight loops.

Image details

Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillaries
Magnification
200×
Device
DinoLite
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Teaching point

Describe whether abnormalities are isolated, repeated, or combined.

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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