nailfold capillary microscopy

nailfold capillary microscopy

Widefield capillary microscopy A technique used to evaluate finger nailfold capillaries, using a wide-angle stereomicroscope or ophthalmoscope; enlargement, ↑ tortuosity, or ↓ number of capillaries occur in connective tissue diseases–eg, Raynaud's phenomenon, scleroderma–to evaluate extent of visceral involvement, MCTD, dermatomyositis, SLE