Prevalencia de hallazgos radiológicos en neumonía atípica causada por SARS-CoV-2, diagnosticada por tomografía computarizada simple de tórax, Hospital del Monte Sinaí, mayo-noviembre 2020, Cuenca-Ecuador

Abstract

Background: the respiratory system assessment has evolved substantially since the advent of X-rays. Tomography has been one of the primary tools for the diagnosis of atypical pneumonia, since it helps to better visualize the thoracic anatomy by providing excellent sharpness, resolution space, it is also an essential resource for delimiting the lung involvement caused by SARS-CoV-2. Objective: to determine the prevalence of radiological findings in atypical pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2, diagnosed by simple chest computed tomography in patients attended at the imaging center of the “Hospital Monte Sinaí” in May- November 2020. Methodology: a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out. The universe was the radiological reports and patient record card of simple chest tomography studies performed in the imaging center of the “Hospital Monte Sinaí” in May- November 2020 period. Results: according to the data analysis, 413 patients (33.74%) presented SARS-CoV 2. The prevalent sex is male (55%), and the age group with the highest prevalence is in the age of 50-59 years range (25%), the prevailing radiological finding was ground glass (51.88%) and the zonal distribution of the lung parenchyma with the highest prevalence was mixed (55.69%). Conclusion: The percentages obtained from the study are very similar to others in terms of age prevalence, sex, and radiological SARS-Cov-2 findings.