nailfold capillaroscopy

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:canAidDiagnosisOf gptkb:dermatomyositis
gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkb:systemic_sclerosis
mixed connective tissue disease
primary Raynaud's phenomenon
secondary Raynaud's phenomenon
gptkbp:detects microhemorrhages
avascular areas
capillary abnormalities
giant capillaries
neoangiogenesis
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label nailfold capillaroscopy
gptkbp:monitors treatment response
disease progression
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:performedAt nailfold
gptkbp:requires microscope or videocapillaroscope
gptkbp:usedFor assessment of microcirculation
diagnosis of connective tissue diseases
evaluation of Raynaud's phenomenon
gptkbp:usedIn dermatology
rheumatology
gptkbp:visualizes capillaries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Raynaud's_phenomenon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6