RADIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL COVID-19 INFECTION

Abstract

Background:This study describes thecommon radiological findings in COVID-19 patients and defines the typical and atypical findings seen on chest radiography and computed tomography (CT) in these patients. Methods:A cross-sectional study of 385 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, aged 18 years or over who presented to King Abdullah University Hospital. Patients with incomplete data were excluded. Data were collected from electronic patient records and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics. Statistical significance was set at P <0.05. Results:The age group with most patients was 31 to 50 years old. The most common COVID-19 symptoms were fever and cough. The most frequent distribution of findings on chest X-rays was peripheral predominant, and the most frequently involved is the left lower zone. The study showed a high prevalence of the typical appearance of COVID-19 on CT scans. Conclusion:Chest X-rays and CT are vital tools for early diagnosis and management of COVID-19, as patients frequently show typical imaging findings on CT and chest X-rays.