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Nailfold capillaroscopy in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) is a non-invasive technique that enables the evaluation of peripheral microcirculation by visualising nailfold capillaries. Although traditionally used in systemic sclerosis, NVC may also be useful in other systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, and particularly idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). This review aims to summarise the current evidence on the prevalence of NVC findings in IIMs and their correlation with clinical and serological characteristics, as well as diagnostic, follow-up, and prognostic implications.

Source: ARP Rheumatology

DOI: 10.63032/jrlv5483

Authors: Cláudia Pinto Oliveira, Raquel Campanilho Marques, Eduardo Dourado

Institutions: Unidade Local de Saúde da Região de Aveiro, Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa, Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria

Language: English

Topic: Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7147342106

FWCI: 8.701

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