Active scleroderma pattern: giant loop
A prominent enlarged loop in the active-pattern reference study. Compare the neighboring capillaries and the other fields before assigning a pattern.
Source study context
The study shows frequent giant capillaries and hemorrhages with reduced density and early architectural disorganization.
Measurements and classification refer to the described study or visit; they are not new measurements of this image.
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- Pathology
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Pattern
- Active scleroderma pattern
- Author or contributor
- Borja Gracia Tello
- Hallmarks
- Giant capillaryActive scleroderma pattern
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.43 × 1.37 mm
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.
Use and licensing
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- Creator
- Borja Gracia Tello
Suggested attribution
Active scleroderma pattern: giant loop — Borja Gracia Tello, via Capillaroscopy.com. CC BY 4.0. Source: https://capillaroscopy.com/en/library/study-active/ Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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