Dynamic changes on chest CT of COVID-19 patients with solitary pulmonary lesion in initial CT

ConclusionThe chest CT features are related to the course of COVID-19 disease, and dynamic chest CT scan are helpful to monitor disease progress and patients ’ condition. In recovered patients with COVID-19, the positive CT manifestations were found within 4 days, lung involvement peaking at approximately 11 days, and discharged at about 19 days. The patients with more severe the lung injury was, the later the peak time appeared and the longer the r ecovery time was. Although the lesion was resolved over time, isolation and reexamination were required after discharge.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research