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==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest X Ray== | ||
A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[IPH]]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of IPH include: | A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[IPH]]. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of IPH include: | ||
* | *[[Diffuse]] [[alveolar]] infiltrates greatest at the [[Base of the lung|base of the lungs]] when taken during an [[Acute (medical)|acute phase]] of [[IPH]] [[exacerbation]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A chest x-ray taken during an acute phase of IPH exacerbation may show diffuse alveolar infiltrates greatest at the base of the lungs.
Chest X Ray
A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of IPH. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of IPH include:
- Diffuse alveolar infiltrates greatest at the base of the lungs when taken during an acute phase of IPH exacerbation.