Mixed connective tissue disease: irregular branching forms
Irregular and branching forms in the anti-RNP-positive mixed connective tissue disease case. The source report describes a scleroderma-like pattern without an assignable Cutolo subtype.
Source study context
Capillaroscopy shows megacapillaries, but their distribution does not fit the typical organization of any early, active, or late Cutolo subtype. The overall morphology is therefore classified as a scleroderma-like pattern. Arborizing capillaries are also evident. The quantitative dataset reports a mean capillary density of 5.69/mm, enlarged capillaries in 78.7%, megacapillaries in 6.0%, and ramified forms in 4.7%.
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
- Scleroderma-Like Pattern (Unclassifiable Cutolo Subtype)
- Author or contributor
- Miguel Antonio Mesa Navas
- Hallmarks
- Abnormal shapes and ramifications
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
Teaching point
Conclusions should not go beyond the image.
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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