Presentation
Elderly male, COVID-19 positive. Fever and elevated C-reactive protein.
From the case:
COVID-19 pneumonia
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Perihilar and apical, mostly peripheral, opacifications bilaterally.
Case Discussion
COVID-19 radiographic appearances are similar to those of other respiratory infections.