Subtle bends across a long oblique row

Fine and broader hairpin capillaries with occasional mild bends, especially in the center.

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Pattern: Unequal capillary calibers
Author or contributor: Borja Gracia Tello
Hallmarks: Unequal capillary calibersTortuous capillaries

Magnification: 200×
Device: DinoLite

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Mild tortuosities or one or two crossings may be seen in healthy people.

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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