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[[Image:SARS xray.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A chest x-ray showing increased opacity in both lungs, indicative of [[pneumonia]], in a patient with SARS.]] | |||
The [[Chest X-ray]] (CXR) appearance of SARS is variable. There is no pathognomonic appearance of SARS but is commonly felt to be abnormal with patchy infiltrates in any part of the lungs. The initial CXR may be clear. | The [[Chest X-ray]] (CXR) appearance of SARS is variable. There is no pathognomonic appearance of SARS but is commonly felt to be abnormal with patchy infiltrates in any part of the lungs. The initial CXR may be clear. | ||
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Chest X Ray
The Chest X-ray (CXR) appearance of SARS is variable. There is no pathognomonic appearance of SARS but is commonly felt to be abnormal with patchy infiltrates in any part of the lungs. The initial CXR may be clear.