Juvenile dermatomyositis: nailfold overview

Nailfold overview from the juvenile dermatomyositis case with Gottron papules. The complete report describes the vascular abnormalities; this image is an orientation view.

Nailfold overview from the juvenile dermatomyositis case with Gottron papules. The complete report describes the vascular abnormalities; this image is an orientation view.
Nailfold overview from the juvenile dermatomyositis case with Gottron papules. The complete report describes the vascular abnormalities; this image is an orientation view.

Source study context

The baseline capillaroscopy is compatible with juvenile dermatomyositis and shows a severe scleroderma-like microangiopathy, with marked capillary loss, frequent enlarged and giant capillaries, hemorrhages, abnormal or arborizing shapes, and architectural disorganization.

Measurements and classification refer to the described study or visit; they are not new measurements of this image.

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Image details

Pathology
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Pattern
Late Scleroderma-Like Pattern
Author or contributor
Clara Udaondo
Magnification
50×
Device
Dino-Lite Edge
Field of view (W × H)
≈ 7.24 × 5.79 mm
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Teaching point

Confirm that the first capillary row is visible and reasonably focused.

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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