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Capillaroscopy - a role in modern rheumatology
Marek M Chojnowski1, Anna Felis-Giemza1, Marzena Olesińska1
1Department of Connective Tissue Diseases, National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland.
Reumatologia
|July 14, 2016
Summary
Capillaroscopy is a safe, non-invasive technique to examine nailfold microcirculation. It aids in diagnosing Raynaud
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Vascular Biology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Capillaroscopy evaluates nailfold microcirculation.
- It visualizes capillary architecture and vessel details.
- Key indications include Raynaud's phenomenon and scleroderma spectrum disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic utility of capillaroscopy.
- To explain its role in systemic sclerosis assessment.
- To emphasize its value in rheumatology practice.
Main Methods:
- Non-invasive nailfold capillaroscopy.
- Digitized equipment for precise evaluation.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of microcirculation.
Main Results:
- Capillaroscopy reveals the "scleroderma pattern" in systemic sclerosis.
- This pattern correlates with internal organ involvement.
- It is a recognized classification criterion for systemic sclerosis by EULAR.
Conclusions:
- Capillaroscopy is a valuable, non-invasive diagnostic tool.
- It aids in differential diagnosis and disease assessment.
- Digitized capillaroscopy enhances microcirculation evaluation in rheumatology.
