A broad view of winding loops and deeper vascular profiles

Fine hairpin capillaries with small coiled apices and possible accessory loops. Shorter vessels are visible in the deeper plane.

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Pattern: Tortuous capillaries
Author or contributor: Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks: Tortuous capillariesAbnormal shapes and ramifications

Magnification: 250×
Device: Smart G-Scope

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Teaching point

Density is the number of visible capillaries per linear millimeter in the distal row.

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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