CT Chest and Bronchoscopy in Diagnosing Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage and Pulmonary Vasculitis

The chapter discusses the importance of using CT chest to diagnose diffuse alveolar hemorrhage and pulmonary vasculitis, as it is more sensitive than a chest x-ray. They also highlight the significance of bronchoscopy in this situation and recommend taking pictures for documentation purposes. Microbiologic studies are mentioned as necessary to rule out infections, and the presence of hemosiderin-laden macrophages is discussed as a supportive diagnostic finding.