Sonographic findings in coronavirus disease-19 associated liver damage.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study was conducted to evaluate the role of liver sonography in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and elevated liver enzymes.

Materials and methods

In this retrospective study, patients tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 in our emergency ward between January 01 and April 24, 2020 and elevated liver enzymes were included (Cohort 1). Additionally, the local radiology information system was screened for sonographies in COVID-19 patients at the intensive care unit in the same period (Cohort 2). Liver sonographies and histologic specimen were reviewed and suspicious findings recorded. Medical records were reviewed for clinical data. Ultrasound findings and clinical data were correlated with severity of liver enzyme elevation.

Results

Cohort 1: 126

SUBMITTER: Spogis J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894893 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature