Mixed connective tissue disease: initial overview
Initial nailfold overview from the longitudinal mixed connective tissue disease case. Use the serial studies to assess change in morphology and density.
Source study context
The initial capillaroscopy showed an early scleroderma pattern, supporting the diagnosis in the appropriate clinical and serological context. On follow-up, clinical improvement was accompanied by improvement of capillaroscopic findings, with higher density, disappearance of giant capillaries, and evolution toward a non-specific pattern.
Measurements and classification refer to the described study or visit; they are not new measurements of this image.
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- Pathology
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (anti-RNP+)
- Pattern
- Early Scleroderma Pattern with Improvement
- Author or contributor
- Clara Udaondo
- Magnification
- 53.09×
- Device
- Dino-Lite Edge
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 7.37 × 5.90 mm
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.
Use and licensing
Contributed by Clara Udaondo for educational publication on Capillaroscopy.com. For reuse permissions, contact the rights holder.
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