High-resolution CT findings in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome: a pattern-based approach.
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.
Chan
Monica S M
MS
Department of Radiology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, 3 Lok Man Rd., Chai Wan, Hong Kong, SAR China. drmonicachan@hotmail.com
Chan
Ivan Y F
IY
Fung
K H
KH
Poon
Edwin
E
Yam
Loretta Y C
LY
Lau
K Y
KY
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