Figure-of-eight loops and winding limbs

Crossed capillaries with figure-of-eight shapes on the left and tortuous limbs in the center. Simpler hairpins lie to the right.

Crossed capillaries with figure-of-eight shapes on the left and tortuous limbs in the center. Simpler hairpins lie to the right.
Crossed capillaries with figure-of-eight shapes on the left and tortuous limbs in the center. Simpler hairpins lie to the right.

Image details

Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillariesCapillary dilation
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
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Teaching point

Mild tortuosities or one or two crossings may be seen in healthy people.

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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