COVID-19 pneumonia

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cough and breath shortness.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

Patchy ill-defined ground glass opacities are seen at both lungs particularly at subpleural regions. Additionally, a few atelectatic bands are scattered bilaterally. 

Case Discussion

This patient had positive RT-PCR testing for COVID-19.
The primary findings on CT in adults have been reported as bilateral, subpleural, peripheral ground-glass opacities (GGO) may accompanied by crazy paving appearance and air space consolidation.

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