Fatal pulmonary fibrosis complicating COVID-19 infection in preexistent emphysema

Fatal pulmonary fibrosis complicating COVID-19 infection in preexistent emphysema

Only a few earlier clinical radiologic reports exist describing post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis. We report a case of 74-year-old woman referred with dizziness and hypoxemic respiratory failure with chest high resolution computer tomography (HRCT) showing ground glass opacities and emphysema. The pa...

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Main Authors: Massimiliano Mazzolini, MD, Matteo Monari, MD, Giulia Angeletti, MD, Giorgia Dalpiaz, MD, Alberto Rocca, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Covid-19
SARS virus
Respiratory insufficiency
Pulmonary emphysema
Pulmonary fibrosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320306269

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