Presentation
High risk occupation. Acute shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
COVID-19 pneumonia
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Bilateral mid and lower zone peripheral airspace opacification. No lobar consolidation.
No pleural effusions.
Heart size normal.
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Diffuse bilateral ground glass change involving all lobes with a subpleural predominance.
No interlobular septal thickening or nodularity.
No mediastinal lymphadenopathy or pleural effusions.
Prominent retrocrual node close to the gastro-esophageal junction.
Case Discussion
The typical appearances of COVID-19 pneumonia during the peak of the pandemic.
The health and economic impact of COVID-19 have been profound and will be long lasting.
Many of the worse hit countries in the world have been the developed nations of North America and western Europe.