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Published on: December 19, 2020
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Imaging of COVID-19
Danielle Toussie1, Nicholas Voutsinas2, Michael Chung3
1Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine/NYU Langone Health, New York, NY.
Seminars in Roentgenology
|January 29, 2022
Summary
This review details thoracic imaging for COVID-19, covering common and atypical appearances, acute and subacute phases, and complications like pulmonary emboli and ARDS.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus, has had a profound global impact.
- Thoracic imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing respiratory illnesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current radiological literature on COVID-19.
- To outline the utility of thoracic imaging in identifying COVID-19 manifestations.
- To discuss short-term and long-term complications visible on imaging.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of up-to-date radiological studies on COVID-19.
- Analysis of common and atypical imaging findings in acute and subacute phases.
- Discussion of imaging features of complications and sequelae.
Main Results:
- Thoracic imaging effectively identifies characteristic and varied appearances of COVID-19.
- Imaging reveals acute complications such as pulmonary emboli and ARDS.
- Long-term sequelae like pulmonary fibrosis are also discernible through radiological assessment.
Conclusions:
- Thoracic imaging is essential for diagnosing COVID-19 and monitoring its progression.
- Radiological findings aid in recognizing both acute complications and long-term lung damage.
- Understanding imaging patterns is vital for comprehensive patient management during and after COVID-19 infection.
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