Chest Computed Tomography and Lung Ultrasound Findings in COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Pocket Review for Non-radiologists
Davide Pata, Piero Valentini, Cristina De Rose, Rita De Santis, Rosa Morello, Danilo Buonsenso
Abstract
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that has quickly spread worldwide, causing a pandemic. The main clinical manifestation is pneumonia. The most important test for the diagnosis is represented by RT-PCR, but, given the limited sensitivity, further radiological examinations are necessary. We reviewed the literature to highlight the typical manifestations and advantages of chest computed tomography and lung ultrasound in COVID-19 pneumonia in order to assist clinical researchers in the management of this disease.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Lung ultrasoundComputed tomographyMedicinePneumoniaRadiology2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)UltrasoundLungPathologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseOutbreakUltrasound in Clinical ApplicationsCOVID-19 diagnosis using AILung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment