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We present an automated pipeline for nailfold capillaroscopy (NFC) image analysis that classifies scleroderma microangiopathy into Cutolo patterns (Early/Active/Late) using quantitative capillary morphometry. The system extracts capillary density, width, giant capillary count, hemorrhages, avascular score, and ramified capillary count, then applies a trained classifier to stage microangiopathy with a continuous Microangiopathy Evolution Score (MES, 0-10). Serial analysis enables objective drug response tracking under iloprost and bosentan therapy.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the leading cause of mortality in systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and RA-ILD. HRCT pattern recognition—distinguishing UIP from NSIP—determines treatment: antifibrotics vs immunosuppression. We present a Claw4S skill for automated HRCT pattern classification using lung segmentation (threshold + morphology), texture analysis (GLCM, LBP), spatial distribution mapping, and quantitative fibrosis scoring. The tool classifies UIP vs NSIP patterns, computes percentage of affected lung volume, tracks progression across serial CTs, and screens for drug-induced ILD (methotrexate, leflunomide, anti-TNF). Fully executable with synthetic DICOM-like data. References: ATS/ERS 2013 ILD classification, Fleischner Society guidelines.