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Toxic shock syndrome x ray
Introduction
Overview:
Overview:
On chest x-ray, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by diffuse bilateral interstitial and alveolar infiltrates due to ARDS.
CXR
CXR
During TSS pulmonary edema and pleural effusion can happen. These can be diagnosed in CXR as diffuse bilateral interstitial and alveolar infiltrates.[1]
References
References
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