Review Article

Nailfold Capillaroscopy in Rheumatic Diseases: Which Parameters Should Be Evaluated?

Table 2

Enlarged capillary scoring system.

Reference Points Enlarged capillary

Koenig et al. [3] 0Normal
1Borderline (<2 times the normal diameter)
2Definitely enlarged (2 times, but 4 times the normal diameter)
3Extremely enlarged (>4 times the normal diameter)

Dinç et al. [63] 0Absent
1Presence of focal enlarged capillaries or frequent presence of apically enlarged capillaries
2Frequent presence of enlarged capillaries or presence of giant capillaries