title: High-resolution CT findings in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome: a pattern-based approach.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We retrospectively reviewed high-resolution CT (HRCT) examinations of the lungs performed in 27 confirmed cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The HRCT findings at different phases of the illness were analyzed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A defined pattern of HRCT findings is observed in different phases of SARS, which is characterized by focal ground-glass and crazy paving patterns in a scattered distribution at presentation, followed by development of interstitial thickening, consolidation, pleural reaction, and scarring. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a distinct complication during the course of the illness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Rd., Chai Wan, Hong Kong, SAR China. drmonicachan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Monica S M
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: Ivan Y F
authors.initials: IY
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Fung
authors.forename: Edwin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Poon
authors.forename: Loretta Y C
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Yam
authors.forename: K Y
authors.initials: KY
authors.lastname: Lau
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D012074:Remission Induction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D045169:Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome