Table 2 Selected vascular anomalies in nailfold capillaroscopy in relation to the group studied
From: Non-invasive detection of early microvascular changes in juveniles with type 1 diabetes
Features of the capillaroscopic image | Group B (n = 86) n/% | Group C (n = 35) n/% | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Enlarged capillaries | 28/32.60 | 4/11.40 | 0.006 |
Meandering capillaries | 25/29.10 | 7/20.00 | 0.152 |
Bushy capillaries | 1/1.20 | 0/0.00 | 1 |
Tortuous capillaries | 35/40.70 | 13/37.20 | 0.488 |
Elongated capillaries | 10/11.60 | 3/8.60 | 0.256 |
Hemorrhages | 8/9.30 | 2/5.70 | 0.183 |
Cap shaped hemorrhages | 1/1.20 | 1/2.90 | 0.497 |
Decreased capillary density | 1/1.20 | 2/5.70 | 0.200 |
Not visible sub-venous plexus | 2/2.30 | 1/2.90 | 1 |
Granular flow | 7/8.10 | 0/0.00 | 0.191 |
Abnormal morphology | |||
Yes | 59/68.60 | 16/45.70 | 0.019 |
No | 27/31.40 | 19/53.30 | |