A compact twisted cluster beside long hairpins

A small group of twisted loops near the center, surrounded by taller hairpin capillaries of different widths.

A small group of twisted loops near the center, surrounded by taller hairpin capillaries of different widths.
A small group of twisted loops near the center, surrounded by taller hairpin capillaries of different widths.

Image details

Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillariesCapillary dilation
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 2.27 × 1.28 mm
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Teaching point

If a loop cannot be classified safely, it is better to declare it doubtful or non-evaluable.

Measurements and calibration

For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 17–30 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.

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