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COVID-19 with cystic features on computed tomography: A case report
Kefu Liu1, Yuanying Zeng2, Ping Xie1
1Department of Medical imaging.
Medicine
|May 3, 2020
Summary
Cystic lung changes and pneumothorax are potential complications of COVID-19 pneumonia, as observed in two patients. These findings may be linked to the disease itself or ventilator use.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause severe pneumonia.
- Pulmonary complications of COVID-19 are still being investigated.
- Cystic lung findings on CT scans in COVID-19 patients have not been previously documented.
Observation:
- Two male patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia presented with unique chest CT findings.
- CT scans revealed multiple bilateral ground-glass opacities containing smooth-walled cysts.
- Pneumothorax was also observed in conjunction with these cystic lesions.
Findings:
- The cystic lesions showed a reduction in number on follow-up CT scans.
- One patient recovered and was discharged, while the other moved to rehabilitation.
- COVID-19 infection may directly cause pulmonary cysts and pneumothorax.
Implications:
- Pulmonary cyst formation and pneumothorax are potential complications of COVID-19.
- Mechanical ventilation may also contribute to the development of these cystic changes.
- Further research is needed to understand the pathogenesis and clinical significance of these findings.
