Anti-NXP2 dermatomyositis: follow-up field

Name: Anti-NXP2 dermatomyositis: follow-up field
Creator: Luis Saez Comet

Follow-up field from the adult anti-NXP2 dermatomyositis case. The source report documents improved study-wide density and disappearance of giants and hemorrhages; these are longitudinal study findings.

Source study context

Improved non-specific pattern after treatment

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: Dermatomyositis (anti-NXP2+)
Pattern: Follow-up study
Author or contributor: Luis Saez Comet
Hallmarks: Capillary density

Magnification: 250×
Device: Smart G-Scope
Field of view (W × H): ≈ 2.27 × 1.28 mm

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Teaching point

Review several fingers before concluding that density is low or the pattern is abnormal.

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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