Anti-NXP2 dermatomyositis: initial enlarged loops
Prominent enlarged loops and a complex branching form in the initial anti-NXP2 dermatomyositis study. Compare this with the linked follow-up image and complete serial studies.
Source study context
The first study shows an active scleroderma/myositis-like microangiopathy with severe capillary loss, giant capillaries, arborizing ramifications, hemorrhages, architectural disorganization, and avascular areas. The follow-up study shows regression to a non-specific pattern with improved density and disappearance of giant capillaries and hemorrhages.
Measurements and classification refer to the described study or visit; they are not new measurements of this image.
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- Pathology
- Dermatomyositis (anti-NXP2+)
- Pattern
- Myositis-Associated Microangiopathy with Treatment Response
- Author or contributor
- Luis Saez Comet
- Hallmarks
- Giant capillaryCapillary density
- Magnification
- 250×
- Device
- Smart G-Scope
- Field of view (W × H)
- ≈ 2.30 × 1.29 mm
Teaching point
Describe whether abnormalities are isolated, repeated, or combined.
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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