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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: M. Khurram Afzal, MD [2]
Overview
Nail-fold capillaroscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis of scleroderma. Findings on nail-fold capillaroscopy diagnostic of raynaud's phenomenon include nail-fold capillary abnormalities, capillary dilatation, and capillary loop drop-out.
Other Imaging Findings
- Nail-fold capillaroscopy may be helpful in the diagnosis of scleroderma. Findings on nail-fold capillaroscopy diagnostic of raynaud's phenomenon include:[1]
- Nail-fold capillary abnormalities
- Capillary dilatation
- Capillary loop drop-out
- Nail-fold capillaroscopy:
- Non-invasive technique that facilitates in vivo assessment of cutaneous microvasculature
References
- ↑ Cutolo M, Grassi W, Matucci Cerinic M (November 2003). "Raynaud's phenomenon and the role of capillaroscopy". Arthritis Rheum. 48 (11): 3023–30. doi:10.1002/art.11310. PMID 14613262.