Broad sideways returns in a short capillary row

Broad capillaries with lateral bends and folded or hooked apices. Some taller hairpin loops on the left are simpler.

Broad capillaries with lateral bends and folded or hooked apices. Some taller hairpin loops on the left are simpler.
Broad capillaries with lateral bends and folded or hooked apices. Some taller hairpin loops on the left are simpler.

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Recorded diagnoses
  • Sjögren syndrome
  • Limited systemic sclerosis
Pattern
Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Tortuous capillariesCapillary dilation
Magnification
250×
Device
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 2.38 × 1.34 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 20–27 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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