Fig. 6

Acute interstitial pneumonia mimicking typical COVID-19 in a 48-year-old man presented with symptoms simulating ARDS. a, b axial CT images show bilateral extensive diffuse GGO and few areas of consolidation with interlobular and intralobular septal thickening, and mild bronchial dilatation. Transbronchial biopsy showed features of diffuse alveolar damage. c Follow-up axial CT image shows after one month shows subpleural honeycombing, fibrotic bands and traction bronchiectasis