Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 infection, also known as COVID-19 is not limited to respiratory system only but also it can affect other organs. Ground glass opacities (GGOs), bilateral and periferal distributions are more common in CT findings among COVID-19 patients. Radiological imaging such as High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) of the chest could be considered as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19.
Aim of the study: To evaluate and correlate the usage of HRCT in COVID-19 disease.
Subjects and Methods: Fifty individuals diagnosed as COVID-19 patients enrolled in the study. Full clinical, laboratory and radiological investigations were performed on each individual. CT score was calculated and compared accordingly to all patients data.
Results: There was a negative correlation between CT score and oxygen saturation with r=-0.352 and p=0.012. Results Revealed that there were no significant difference between CT score and any of the patients descriptive data neither the laboratory data where p-value>0.05. Bilateral GGOs, Unilateral GGOs, Multi-lobar, Pleural effusion as well as consolidation were observed after radiological investigations where the majority of the patients had Bilateral GGOs involvement covering 84% of the patients.
Conclusions: Radiological imaging may be useful in diagnosis of suspected individuals and accurately evaluate the degree of pulmonary affection.