Pediatric COVID-19: Correlations between Clinical and Imaging Perspectives

Figure 2

Chest X-rays of two different patients with positive COVID-19 RT-PCR test. (a) A 4-month-old male with a neurometabolic disorder was presented with fever and dyspnea. Chest X-ray shows an ill-defined ground-glass opacity as well as reticular areas of increased opacity involving almost all lung zones on both sides, which is an indeterminate chest radiographic finding of pediatric COVID-19 pneumonia. Also noted are the endotracheal tube and a central line. The patient developed severe hypoxemia, was transferred to the intensive care unit, was mechanically ventilated, and died. (b) A 4-month-old male with Down syndrome was presented with fever and respiratory distress. Chest X-ray shows an ill-defined area of consolidation and ground-glass opacity in the right upper and lower lung zones along with ill-defined diffuse reticular areas of increased opacity in both lungs, which is an indeterminate chest radiographic finding of pediatric COVID-19 pneumonia. Also noted are the endotracheal tube and a central line The patient developed progressive respiratory compromise and was transferred to the intensive care unit, was mechanically ventilated, and died.