Nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC or CAP) is a non-invasive yet highly-sensitive tool to assess the microvasculature in a number of connective tissue diseases. It has established its predictive role in assessment of Raynaud’s phenomenon by identifying those who are at risk of progressing into scleroderma / systemic sclerosis spectrum disorders. Its inclusion into the 2013 classification criteria of SSc by EULAR/ACR further highlights its essential role in a rheumatologist’s clinical practice. Since 2014, HK society of Rheumatology has sponsored candidates to Genoa, Italy to attend the bi-annual capillaroscopy work-shop organized by EULAR. And in 2016, the first local capillaroscopy workshop was held in Hong Kong. Hopefully, with the resolution of the pandemic, we can welcome our fellow members in the second workshop real soon.
Prof Cutolo and members of Capillarosocpy SIG. (Genova, Italy 2014)
Organizing members of SIG and participants of the first capillaroscopy workshop held in Hong Kong (28 May 2016)
Dr CC Mok enlightening us on the clinical implication of capillaroscopy findings.
Dr Carmen Ho demonstrating the proper way to use a capillaroscope.
A patient of systemic sclerosis – Numerous giant capillaries were being shown.
A patient of systemic sclerosis – Numerous giant capillaries were being shown.
Capillaroscopy Course
This is a workshop on nailfold capillaroscopy. It will consist of a series of lectures, quiz and small-group hands-on practice session.
– In-person attendance only
Date: Tuesday 6 December 2022
Time: 0900 – 1400
Format: In-person
Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Capacity: 16
Cost: $35
