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==Chest X-Ray== | ==Chest X-Ray== | ||
Chest X-ray can be done to assess for immune attack in the lungs, such as pneumonitis. Pneumonitis is a less common GvHD manifestation compared to rash, liver dysfunction, and diarrhea. However, pneumonitis has been known to occur. CT scan of the chest can better diagnose pneumonitis. | Chest X-ray can be done to assess for immune attack in the lungs, such as [[pneumonitis]]. Pneumonitis is a less common GvHD manifestation compared to rash, liver dysfunction, and diarrhea. However, [[pneumonitis]] has been known to occur. CT scan of the chest can better diagnose pneumonitis. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Chest X-Ray
Chest X-ray can be done to assess for immune attack in the lungs, such as pneumonitis. Pneumonitis is a less common GvHD manifestation compared to rash, liver dysfunction, and diarrhea. However, pneumonitis has been known to occur. CT scan of the chest can better diagnose pneumonitis.