Anti-TIF1γ dermatomyositis: complex vascular shapes

Complex, winding and ramified vascular forms in the anti-TIF1γ dermatomyositis case. A scleroderma-like image appearance does not establish systemic sclerosis.

Complex, winding and ramified vascular forms in the anti-TIF1γ dermatomyositis case. A scleroderma-like image appearance does not establish systemic sclerosis.
Complex, winding and ramified vascular forms in the anti-TIF1γ dermatomyositis case. A scleroderma-like image appearance does not establish systemic sclerosis.

Source study context

Capillaroscopy shows severely reduced capillary density (2.7/mm), architectural disorganization, frequent dilations, giant capillaries, and abnormal/ramified forms (2/3 on the semi-quantitative scale), consistent with a scleroderma-like pattern.

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Image details

Pathology
Dermatomyositis (anti-TIF1γ+)
Pattern
Scleroderma-Like Pattern
Severity
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Author or contributor
Franklin Uguña Sari
Hallmarks
Abnormal shapes and ramifications
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Teaching point

Complex, winding and ramified vascular forms in the anti-TIF1γ dermatomyositis case. A scleroderma-like image appearance does not establish systemic sclerosis.

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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