Extensive avascular area

200x capillaroscopy image showing an extensive capillary-free space compatible with an avascular area.

200x capillaroscopy field showing a broad capillary-free space compatible with an avascular area
200x capillaroscopy image showing an extensive capillary-free space compatible with an avascular area.

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Pattern
Extensive avascular area
Severity
Severe
Author or contributor
Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas
Hallmarks
Avascular areasCapillary loss
Magnification
200×
Device
Inspectis Digital Capillaroscope
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 1.68 × 1.26 mm
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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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