Active scleroderma pattern: giant loop
A prominent enlarged loop in the active-pattern reference study. Compare the neighboring capillaries and the other fields before assigning a pattern.
Source study context
The study shows frequent giant capillaries and hemorrhages with reduced density and early architectural disorganization.
Measurements and classification refer to the described study or visit; they are not new measurements of this image.
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- Pathology
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Pattern
- Active Cutolo SSc Pattern
- Severity
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- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Giant capillariesActive scleroderma pattern
Teaching point
A prominent enlarged loop in the active-pattern reference study. Compare the neighboring capillaries and the other fields before assigning a pattern.
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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