Neuroimaging Findings on CT and MRI in Adult Patients with COVID-19

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of the study is to compare the neuroimaging findings on CT and MRI in adult patients with COVID-19.

Study Design: Retrospective study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Neurology Department Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi from January 2020 to December 2022.

Methods: Data was collected from 550 COVID-19 patients from both genders. Patients were identified from electronic medical records and databases of healthcare facilities where they received medical care. A total of 550 adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 were included in the study. Patients were identified from electronic medical records and databases of healthcare facilities where they received medical care. Clinical and demographic data, including age, gender, comorbidities, and COVID-19 severity, were extracted from electronic medical records.

Results: Data were collected from 550 patients, with a mean age of 52 years (range 18–85). The cohort comprised 58% males (320 patients) and 42% females (230 patients). Disease severity was distributed as 22% mild cases, 44% moderate cases, and 34% severe cases, reflecting a diverse spectrum of clinical presentations.

Conclusion: It is concluded that neuroimaging plays an important role in understanding the neurological manifestations of COVID-19 in adults. Both CT and MRI have demonstrated various findings, including acute cerebrovascular events, encephalopathy, and inflammatory changes.