Nailfold Capillaryscopy Techniques –A Review
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چکیده
In this paper we have conducted a review of the techniques which lead to the evaluation of the nailfold caplillarosocopy techniques to the present level. This paper also discusses main diseases which can be diagnosed with the help of NFC (Nail fold Caplliaryscopy). We have worked on identifying issues related to the implementation of the nailfold capillarocopy for diagnoses as well as the basic steps for doing nailfold capillaroscopic techniques.
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