Acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) is a rare but serious lung disease that can cause
severe respiratory compromise. We present a case of AEP with its classic radiographic
appearance.
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Publication history
Published online: March 01, 2023
Accepted:
February 17,
2023
Received in revised form:
January 8,
2023
Received:
October 28,
2022
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