Enlarged rounded apices above overlapping vessels

Enlarged rounded capillary apices, including one almost circular apex, above finer overlapping vessels.

Enlarged rounded capillary apices, including one almost circular apex, above finer overlapping vessels.
Enlarged rounded capillary apices, including one almost circular apex, above finer overlapping vessels.

Image details

Pattern
Capillary dilation
Author or contributor
Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks
Capillary dilationUnequal capillary calibers
Magnification
200×
Device
Optilia
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.71 × 1.28 mm
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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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Enlarged rounded apices above overlapping vessels — Borja Gracia Tello, via Capillaroscopy.com.
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