Active scleroderma pattern with megacapillaries (field 1)

200x capillaroscopy image shared by Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas as an example of an active background with prominent megacapillaries.

200x nailfold capillaroscopy field with several megacapillaries in an active scleroderma pattern
200x capillaroscopy image shared by Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas as an example of an active background with prominent megacapillaries.

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Pathology
Systemic sclerosis
Pattern
Active scleroderma pattern
Severity
Moderate to Severe
Author or contributor
Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas
Hallmarks
Giant capillaryCapillary dilation
Magnification
200×
Device
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
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Teaching point

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

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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