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Lung CT Segmentation to Identify Consolidations and Ground Glass Areas for Quantitative Assesment of SARS-CoV Pneumonia
Published on: December 19, 2020
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[A man with Covid-19 and abdominal pain]
Lisa Strauven1,2, Sander van der Wolk3, Anouk J W Gulpen1
1Elkerliek ziekenhuis, afd Interne Geneeskunde, Helmond.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|February 9, 2022
Summary
A rare case of spleen infarction in a Covid19 patient highlights unusual thrombotic complications. This finding emphasizes the need for vigilance in diagnosing spleen infarction in patients with coronavirus disease 19.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Pathophysiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Thrombotic events are recognized complications of Covid19.
- Spleen infarction is an uncommon manifestation of these thrombotic events.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male patient presented with left flank pain following a Covid19 diagnosis.
- Imaging revealed multiple splenic infarcts.
Findings:
- The spleen infarction was characterized by a lack of significant contrast loss, suggesting localized inflammation and capillary coagulation.
- This presentation is rare and distinct from typical splenic infarction imaging.
Implications:
- This case underscores the diverse vascular complications associated with Covid19.
- Enhanced awareness and diagnostic imaging are crucial for identifying rare splenic complications in Covid19 patients.
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