Thoracic Computed Tomography Imaging in Dengue Fever: A Tertiary Experience in South Indian Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Dengue fever is one of the most common acute vector-borne viral illnesses affecting mankind. Despite an abundance of case material world-wide, cross-sectional lungimaging data in patients with dengue is scarce. The aim of the study was to detect and evaluate the thoracic CT findings in dengue fever. Material and methods: Chest CT findings of 30 patients with dengue fever in a 6 month period from July to December 2017 were studied. Results: The commonest chest CT findings were pleural effusion (n=20), atelectasis (n=14), ground-glass opacification (n=6), patchy consolidation (n=4), air space nodules (n=3), interstitial thickening (n=3) and pericardial effusion (n=1). Conclusion: CT thorax is a good modality for evaluation of dengue patients with respiratory complaints. Frequently detected findings on chest CT included pleural effusion, atelectasis and ground-glass opacification.
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Aniruddha P Rangari, Meghanaa Jayakumar, Mario Jose Rodriguez
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