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CT SCAN CHEST (PLAIN) HRCT CHEST Test Name FINDINGS Trachea

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Posted on Sun, 8 Nov 2020
Question: CT SCAN CHEST (PLAIN) HRCT CHEST

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FINDINGS

Trachea and major bronchi are normal in course and calibre. No evidence of any luminal filling defects.

Mediastinal vascular structures are normal

No evidence of any obvious mediastinal adenopathy.

Multiple focal patchy ground glass lesions are seen in both

lungs

Rest of the lung parenchyma is showing normal attenuation.

No evidence of pleural effusion / thickening.

Visualised sections of Liver and Spleen are normal in attenuation. No evidence of any focal lesions.

Multiple small calculi are seen in gall bladder, measuring 3-4 mm in size

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IMPRESSION

- CT findings are consistent with Covid 19.

- CT severity score - 5/25.

- Cholelithiasis.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get done d dimer, ferritin and IL 6.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the CT report you have attached.
It is mild disease.
But better to get done d dimer, ferritin and IL 6.
If values are high then patient May need Remdesivir and Tocilizumab injection because of co morbidity.
Please let me know
1. Current symptoms?
2. Any reports done like d dimer, ferritin and IL 6?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better about medicines and investigations.
Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks.

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CT SCAN CHEST (PLAIN) HRCT CHEST Test Name FINDINGS Trachea

Brief Answer: Get done d dimer, ferritin and IL 6. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the CT report you have attached. It is mild disease. But better to get done d dimer, ferritin and IL 6. If values are high then patient May need Remdesivir and Tocilizumab injection because of co morbidity. Please let me know 1. Current symptoms? 2. Any reports done like d dimer, ferritin and IL 6? Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better about medicines and investigations. Wishing good health to your patient. Thanks.