A giant-appearing folded apex beside broad upright loops

A folded giant-appearing capillary near the center-right, with several enlarged loops nearby.

A folded giant-appearing capillary near the center-right, with several enlarged loops nearby.
A folded giant-appearing capillary near the center-right, with several enlarged loops nearby.

Image details

Pattern
Giant capillary
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Giant capillaryTortuous capillaries
Magnification
200×
Device
Optilia Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm
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Teaching point

Giant capillaries: loops with apical diameter ≥ 50 μm. Precise measurement depends on correct calibration and focus.

Measurements and calibration

The field of view uses the supplied Optilia calibration. Giant-capillary morphology is a visual assessment; the ≥50 µm diameter criterion has not been confirmed by individual measurement.

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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