Long hairpins with uneven apical widths
Long hairpin capillaries with parallel limbs. The loop on the left is wider than the others.
Image details
- Pattern
- Capillary dilation
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Capillary dilationSimple hairpin loops
- Magnification
- 214.75×
- Device
- Dino-Lite Edge
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 1.82 × 1.46 mm
Teaching point
Distinguish mild dilations from homogeneous and repeated giant capillaries.
Measurements and calibration
For the subset of apices with stable automated measurements, estimated widths span approximately 14–32 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.
Use and licensing
Third-party image. Refer to the credits and any image-specific terms of use.
- Creator
- Borja Gracia Tello
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