April 22, 2020

Imaging characteristics of initial chest computed tomography and clinical manifestations of patients with COVID‑19 pneumonia

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• This paper presents imaging characteristics of initial chest CT and clinical manifestations of patients with COVID‑19 pneumonia. It provides description of the nature of lesions, locations, and severity in different age groups. Single site lesions were observed in patients <35 yrs of age, and multiple sites and extensive area were observed in patients > 60 years old. 

Fat et al. (Apr 7, 2020). Imaging characteristics of initial chest computed tomography and clinical manifestations of patients with COVID‑19 pneumonia. Japanese Journal of Radiology https://doi.org/10.1007/s11604-020-00973-x