Complex apices with a separate dark deposit
Broad folded capillaries on the left and finer loops on the right. A dark red microhemorrhage lies above the row.

Image details
- Pattern
- Abnormal shapes and ramifications
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Abnormal shapes and ramificationsTortuous capillariesHemorrhages
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.29 × 1.29 mm
Teaching point
Describe whether abnormalities are isolated, repeated, or combined.
Measurements and calibration
For nonbranching apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 18–39 µm. These are automated estimates, not manually validated measurements.
Clinical caveat
This image illustrates a visual finding and should be interpreted with acquisition quality, distribution across fingers, clinical context, and serology when relevant.
Use and licensing
Third-party image. Refer to the credits and any image-specific terms of use.
- Creator
- Borja Gracia Tello
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