SARS Case 4
Chest plain film, Taiwan
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| Figure 1. Chest radiograph from a 48-year-old male who presented with myalgias, headache, dry cough, leukopenia, and fever of 38C. The radiograph demonstrates focal areas of consolidation in the left lower lobe and right suprahilar area. (copyright 2003, contributed by Yeun-Chung Chang, MD, Teipei, Taiwan, all rights reserved) |
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| Figure 2. Chest radiograph obtained 5 days after admission reveals progression of consolidation and decreased lung volumes. The patient required supplemental oxygen at this time. (copyright 2003, contributed by Yeun-Chung Chang, MD, Teipei, Taiwan, all rights reserved) |
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| Figure 3. Chest radiograph obtained 9 days after admission revels marked clearing and the patient was discharged from the ICU to a general ward. (copyright 2003, contributed by Yeun-Chung Chang, MD, Taipei, Taiwan, all rights reserved) |
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