PERIUNGUAL CAPILLARY MICROSCOPY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID-ARTHRITIS AND PSORIATIC-ARTHRITIS

  • 1 January 1984
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 43  (6) , 311-313
Abstract
The prevalence of nail bed capillary abnormalities in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis was studied. In 10% of rheumatoid patients the morphology of the nail bed capillaries of the 10 fingers was remarkably variable. Long capillaries and a clearly visible subpapillary plexus were the most prominent findings in these patients. The only significant finding observed with psoriatic arthritis was a high subpapillary plexus visibility. Avascular areas and giant loops (typical of scleroderma) were not found in either disorder.

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