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case_images: Bilateral mid to lower lung opacities on presentation denoted by black arrows
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: Chest X-ray showed bilateral mid-to-lower lung airspace opacities (Figure 1), consistent with acute lung injury and pulmonary edema.
case_images: CT chest with contrast on initial presentation showing patchy consolidations and ground glass opacities in both lungs with basilar predominance denoted by black arrows
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Computed tomography (CT) of the chest with contrast on initial presentation showed patchy consolidations and ground glass opacities with bilateral basilar predominance (Figure 2), consistent with noncardiogenic pulmonary edema or acute lung injury.
case_images: Resolving bilateral airspace disease after 24 hours
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: The patient significantly improved with supportive care, and a subsequent chest X-ray showed resolution of airspace disease after 24 hours of treatment (Figure 3).