Rounded apices and a short twisted limb

Rounded capillary apices of different widths, with a short twisted limb at the lower left.

Rounded capillary apices of different widths, with a short twisted limb at the lower left.
Rounded capillary apices of different widths, with a short twisted limb at the lower left.

Image details

Pattern
Capillary dilation
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Capillary dilationTortuous capillaries
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 2.29 × 1.29 mm
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Teaching point

Density is the number of visible capillaries per linear millimeter in the distal row.

Measurements and calibration

For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 16–43 µm. These are automated estimates, not manually validated measurements.

Clinical caveat

This image illustrates a visual finding and should be interpreted with acquisition quality, distribution across fingers, clinical context, and serology when relevant.

Use and licensing

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