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Author: Helmrich, Emily; Decker, Lauren; Adolphi, Natalie; Makino, Yohsuke
Title: POSTMORTEM CT LUNG FINDINGS IN DECEDENTS WITH COVID-19: A REVIEW OF 14 DECEDENTS AND POTENTIAL TRIAGE IMPLICATIONS
  • Cord-id: e3f4wub6
  • Document date: 2020_11_5
    • ID: e3f4wub6
    Snippet: OBJECTIVE Computed tomography has significant utility as a diagnostic tool for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the clinical setting. COVID-19 deaths are sometimes examined by forensic pathologists, often in the setting of an unknown diagnosis. We assessed the utility of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) for use as a triage tool for these autopsy examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed PMCT findings in 14 and histopathology in 11 decedents who were positive for COVID-19. RESULT
    Document: OBJECTIVE Computed tomography has significant utility as a diagnostic tool for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the clinical setting. COVID-19 deaths are sometimes examined by forensic pathologists, often in the setting of an unknown diagnosis. We assessed the utility of postmortem computed tomography (PMCT) for use as a triage tool for these autopsy examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed PMCT findings in 14 and histopathology in 11 decedents who were positive for COVID-19. RESULTS The predominant imaging findings were bilateral mixed densities, in either a diffuse or peripheral distribution, with traction bronchiectasis, and/or crazy paving. In particular, traction bronchiectasis, ill-defined rounded consolidations, and reverse halo sign are useful when distinguishing from other postmortem changes. CONCLUSION We conclude that triage with a PMCT may aid the forensic pathologist in diagnosing possible COVID-19 infection prior to autopsy examination.

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