A branching capillary with multiple rounded apices

A branching-appearing capillary with several short rounded apices left of center, beside simpler hairpin loops.

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Pattern: Abnormal shapes and ramifications
Author or contributor: Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks: Abnormal shapes and ramificationsTortuous capillaries

Magnification: 200×
Device: Optilia Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H): ≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm

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Teaching point

Review several fingers before concluding that density is low or the pattern is abnormal.

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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Creator: Borja Gracia Tello

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