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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. Pneumonitis presents radiographically as a nodular or interstitial pattern. There can be inflammation in the peri-bronchiolar tissue, resulting in variable areas of hyperdensity and hypodensity on the 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. Pneumonitis presents radiographically as a nodular or interstitial pattern. There can be inflammation in the peri-bronchiolar tissue, resulting in variable areas of hyperdensity and hypodensity on the chest X-ray. Ground glass appearance and consolidative opacities can also be seen.


==References==
==References==

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A chest X-ray can be done to evaluate for pneumonitis, which can be a manifestation of pulmonary GvHD.

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. Pneumonitis presents radiographically as a nodular or interstitial pattern. There can be inflammation in the peri-bronchiolar tissue, resulting in variable areas of hyperdensity and hypodensity on the chest X-ray. Ground glass appearance and consolidative opacities can also be seen.

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