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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 Retrospective Analysis of Chest Radiographic Patterns in Patients With COVID-19
Narender Singh1, Saroj Kumar Pati1, Narendra Kuber Bodhey1
1Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, IND.
Cureus
|March 17, 2025
Summary
Chest radiography reveals specific lung patterns in COVID-19 pneumonia. Radiographic severity scores correlate with clinical severity and lab markers, aiding in disease stratification.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Chest radiography is a primary tool for COVID-19 pneumonia.
- Limited studies evaluate its diagnostic essence.
- Retrospective analysis of radiographic patterns and severity is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze chest radiographic patterns in COVID-19 pneumonia patients.
- To correlate radiographic severity index with clinical severity.
- To correlate radiographic severity index with laboratory parameters.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 289 COVID-19 pneumonia patients.
- Assessment of chest radiographs for specific findings and patterns.
- Comparison of radiographic findings with clinical and laboratory data.
Main Results:
- Ground glass opacities (86.5%) and consolidations (57.4%) were most common.
- Common patterns included basal/peripheral, non-specific, basal, and peripheral distributions.
- Significant associations found between radiographic severity, clinical severity, mortality, and laboratory markers (WBC, LDH, CRP, ESR).
Conclusions:
- Specific lung involvement patterns are observed in COVID-19 pneumonia.
- Radiographic severity scores correlate with clinical severity and laboratory parameters.
- Chest radiography is a valuable tool for stratifying COVID-19 pneumonia severity.
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