Slender loops with an irregular peripheral tip
Slender capillaries with occasional angulated limbs and unequal apical widths. An irregular loop is partly visible at the right edge.
Image details
- Recorded diagnosis
- Limited systemic sclerosis
- Pattern
- Tortuous capillaries
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Tortuous capillariesUnequal capillary calibers
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.33 × 1.31 mm
Teaching point
If a loop cannot be classified safely, it is better to declare it doubtful or non-evaluable.
Measurements and calibration
For nonbranching apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 10–31 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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