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200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing very dilated megacapillaries
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Large megacapillary (field 3)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisGiant capillaryModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing a representative microvascular hemorrhagic lesion
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Hemorrhagic field in systemic sclerosis

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisHemorrhagesModerate to Severe
Two branching capillaries with multiple rounded apices and lateral branches. A dense dark hemorrhagic deposit lies above the left capillary.
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Two branching capillaries beneath a dark deposit

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
250×
Device:
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
Abnormal shapes and ramifications
A long tortuous capillary on the left and a folded loop at the lower right, above a deeper transverse vessel.
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Broad tortuous loops above a transverse vessel

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
216.48×
Device:
Dino-Lite Edge
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.81 × 1.45 mm
Tortuous capillaries
An enlarged capillary with a simple hairpin shape left of center, surrounded by finer loops.
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One broad open hairpin among fine capillaries

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Optilia Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm
Capillary dilation
Narrow hairpin capillaries with small differences in length and width.
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Narrow rounded apices along a curved row

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
250×
Device:
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 2.24 × 1.26 mm
Antiphospholipid syndromeSystemic lupus erythematosusSjögren syndromeSimple hairpin loops
200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with several megacapillaries in an active scleroderma pattern
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Active scleroderma pattern with megacapillaries (field 1)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma patternModerate to Severe
200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with prominent megacapillaries in an active scleroderma pattern
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Active scleroderma pattern with megacapillaries (field 2)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma patternModerate to Severe
200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with visible megacapillaries in an active scleroderma pattern
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Active scleroderma pattern with megacapillaries (field 3)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma patternModerate to Severe
200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with large megacapillaries in an active scleroderma pattern
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Active scleroderma pattern with megacapillaries (field 4)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma patternModerate to Severe
200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with a branching capillary on the left side
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Branching capillary on the left side

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Branching capillary / neoangiogenesis
200x capillaroscopy field with disappearance of the capillary bed on the left margin due to excessive pressure on the nail
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Pressure artifact with loss of visible capillary bed

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Acquisition artifactPressure artifact
200x capillaroscopy field showing a broad capillary-free space compatible with an avascular area
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Extensive avascular area

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Extensive avascular areaSevere
200x capillaroscopy field from systemic sclerosis showing marked architectural disorganization and neoangiogenesis without megacapillaries
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Late scleroderma pattern with severe disorganization (field 1)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisLate scleroderma patternSevere
200x capillaroscopy field from systemic sclerosis showing severe architectural disorganization and neoangiogenesis without megacapillaries
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Late scleroderma pattern with severe disorganization (field 2)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisLate scleroderma patternSevere
200x capillaroscopy field with a fog-like pericapillary haze between capillaries consistent with pericapillary edema
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Pericapillary edema on an active background

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma patternModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing megacapillaries with a ground-glass stromal appearance suggestive of fibrosis
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Ground-glass stromal fibrosis with megacapillaries (field 1)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma pattern with stromal fibrosisSevere
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing megacapillaries, pericapillary edema, and a ground-glass stromal pattern
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Ground-glass stromal fibrosis with megacapillaries (field 2)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisActive scleroderma pattern with stromal fibrosisSevere
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing a hemorrhage with a smoke-plume appearance
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Hemorrhage with smoke-plume appearance

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisHemorrhagesModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field capturing a hemorrhage at the moment of its formation
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In situ hemorrhage formation

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisHemorrhagesModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing a very large megacapillary
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Large megacapillary (field 1)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisGiant capillaryModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing a prominent megacapillary
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Large megacapillary (field 2)

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisGiant capillaryModerate to Severe
200x capillaroscopy field showing a giant capillary with a coiled appearance
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Coiled giant capillary

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Systemic sclerosisCoiled giant capillaryModerate to Severe
Capillaroscopy field from a critically ischemic digit with diffuse capillary thrombosis
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Suspected capillary thrombosis in critical digital ischemia

Author: Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas

Magnification:
200×
Device:
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
Critical digital ischemiaSuspected capillary thrombosisSevere

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