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200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing very dilated megacapillaries
Giant capillary
200x capillaroscopy field in systemic sclerosis showing a representative microvascular hemorrhagic lesion
Hemorrhages
Two branching capillaries with multiple rounded apices and lateral branches. A dense dark hemorrhagic deposit lies above the left capillary.
Abnormal shapes and ramifications
A long tortuous capillary on the left and a folded loop at the lower right, above a deeper transverse vessel.
Tortuous capillaries
An enlarged capillary with a simple hairpin shape left of center, surrounded by finer loops.
Capillary dilation
Narrow hairpin capillaries with small differences in length and width.
Simple hairpin loops
Long hairpin capillaries of different widths, with mild bends and a small oval crossed loop at the right edge.
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Long open hairpins beside a small crossed oval loop

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
250×
Device:
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 2.27 × 1.28 mm
Capillary dilation
Several closely spaced curved loops at the lower right, beside simpler upright hairpin capillaries.
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A broad complex cluster among upright hairpins

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
250×
Device:
Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H):
≈ 2.31 × 1.30 mm
Raynaud phenomenonAbnormal shapes and ramifications
Fine hairpin capillaries with small coiled apices and possible accessory loops. Shorter vessels are visible in the deeper plane.
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A broad view of winding loops and deeper vascular profiles

Author: Borja Gracia Tello

Magnification:
250×
Device:
Smart G-Scope
Tortuous capillaries

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