Angular apices and an incompletely seen broad loop

Capillaries with angular apices and accessory loops in the center and right. A broader loop is only partly visible at the left edge.

Capillaries with angular apices and accessory loops in the center and right. A broader loop is only partly visible at the left edge.
Capillaries with angular apices and accessory loops in the center and right. A broader loop is only partly visible at the left edge.

Image details

Recorded diagnoses
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Limited systemic sclerosis
Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillariesAbnormal shapes and ramifications
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
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Teaching point

If a loop cannot be classified safely, it is better to declare it doubtful or non-evaluable.

Measurements and calibration

For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 17–67 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.

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Creator
Borja Gracia Tello

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Angular apices and an incompletely seen broad loop — Borja Gracia Tello, via Capillaroscopy.com.
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