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An axial non-contrast MSCT of the thorax showing minimal ground-glass opacities on the posterodorsal lung (arrow).
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A multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) scan of the chest showed ground glass opacity on the posterior dorsal lung (Figure 1).
Vital signs of patient throughout admission.
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Initial patient management included monitoring vital signs (Figure 2), electrolyte correction, oxygen at 10 L/min via non-rebreathing mask, fluid resuscitation with acetate Ringer's solution at 30 cc/kg of body weight every 3 h, 40 mg of omeprazole administered intravenously every 12 h, 40 mg of propranolol administered nasogastrically every 6 h, 8 mg of dexamethasone administered intravenously every 24 h, 5 Lugol drops administered nasogastrically every 6 h, 60 mg of methimazole administered nasogastrically every 24 h, 2 mg of diazepam administered intravenously every 24 h, and the planned subcutaneous administration of 0.4 cc of enoxaparin every 24 h.