Rheumatology Research Lead, Sura Biosciences Division
Dr. Miguel Antonio Mesa is a rheumatologist and internist, currently working as the rheumatology research line lead at Sura Biosciences Division. He also leads the microcirculation study group at the Colombian Association of Rheumatology. His academic interests focus on capillaroscopy and the use of advanced therapies in autoimmune diseases.
Contributed cases and studies (4)
Normal Pattern: Representative Case
Complete capillaroscopy study with preserved density, regular morphology, and no scleroderma-pattern features.
Systemic Sclerosis with anti-U3 RNP: Late Microangiopathy
Patient with systemic sclerosis, anti-U3 RNP antibodies, and severe microvascular disease with features of the late Cutolo pattern.
Anticentromere-Positive Systemic Sclerosis with Inter-Digit Pattern Heterogeneity
A 61-year-old Latin American woman with long-standing Raynaud phenomenon and recently diagnosed anticentromere-positive systemic sclerosis, showing markedly different capillaroscopic patterns across digits.
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease with an Unclassifiable Scleroderma-Like Pattern
A patient with mixed connective tissue disease, strongly positive anti-RNP antibodies, and a scleroderma-like capillaroscopic pattern featuring megacapillaries and arborizing forms.
Images in the atlas (24)
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200x capillaroscopy image shared by Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas as an example of an active background with prominent megacapillaries.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Another 200x capillaroscopy image shared by Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas as an example of an active background with prominent megacapillaries.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image shared as an additional example of megacapillaries on an active background.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image sent by Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas within the series of megacapillary examples.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image with a branching capillary on the left side of the field.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image showing excessive pressure on the nail, with disappearance of the visible capillary bed along the left margin.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image showing an extensive capillary-free space compatible with an avascular area.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image from a patient with systemic sclerosis showing a late pattern with marked disorganization and neoangiogenesis, without visible megacapillaries.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Second 200x capillaroscopy image from systemic sclerosis with a late pattern, marked disorganization, and neoangiogenesis.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image documenting pericapillary edema on an active background, visible as a fog-like haze between capillaries.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
200x capillaroscopy image from systemic sclerosis showing megacapillaries and a ground-glass stromal pattern described by the contributor as reflecting fibrosis, with some associated pericapillary edema.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Second 200x capillaroscopy image from systemic sclerosis showing megacapillaries, pericapillary edema, and a ground-glass stromal appearance.
- Magnification:
- 200×
- Device:
- Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
- Field of view (W × H):
- ≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm