Volume 24, Issue 106, November - December, 2020

Is HRCT indicated in a symptomatic, RTPCR negative patient?

Bhushan Lakhkar, Varun Singh, Bhushita Lakhkar, Dhande R.P

Department of Radiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, India

ABSTRACT

Covid-19, a deadly viral infection having its outbreak in Wuhan city, Hubei province, China has infected and claimed life of millions worldwide. The pandemic has affected people of all age group and gender. RTPCR (real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction) being the diagnostic modality of choice has its own limitations and drawbacks, whereas HRCT (High resolution computer tomography) thorax has emerged as an important conjunct for diagnosing suspected patients with or without a positive RTPCR test. We through our case report will be discussing the importance of HRCT as a diagnostic and prognostic monitoring tool.

Keywords: Hrct Thorax, Covid-19, Ground Glass Opacity, Viral Pneumonia

Medical Science, 2020, 24(106), 4217-4222

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