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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage

Recommended: CT Chest with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. Etiologies: vasculitis (GPA, MPA, Goodpasture), drugs, infection.

Recommended study

CT Chest with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatient Reviewed

Etiologies: vasculitis (GPA, MPA, Goodpasture), drugs, infection. BAL with progressively bloodier returns is diagnostic.

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