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=== High resolution computed tomopraphy (HRCT) of the lung: === | |||
High resolution computed tomopraphy (HRCT) of the lung reveals the following findings: | High resolution computed tomopraphy (HRCT) of the lung reveals the following findings: | ||
* Thickening of the interlobular septa | * Thickening of the interlobular septa | ||
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Following findings are seen: | Following findings are seen: | ||
* Diffuse white matter petechial hemorrhages | * Diffuse white matter petechial hemorrhages | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]
Overview
CT
High resolution computed tomopraphy (HRCT) of the lung:
High resolution computed tomopraphy (HRCT) of the lung reveals the following findings:
- Thickening of the interlobular septa
- Bilateral ground-glass opacities
- Centrilobular nodular opacities
CT scan of the head:
It performed in the following patients:
- Neurological deficits
- Deterioration of the consciousness.
CT head helps rule out other causes of loss of consciousness
Following findings are seen:
- Diffuse white matter petechial hemorrhages