Special report of the RSNA COVID-19 task force: systematic review of outcomes associated with COVID-19 neuroimaging findings in hospitalized patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We reviewed the literature to describe outcomes associated with abnormal neuroimaging findings among adult COVID-19 patients.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature review using PubMed and Embase databases. We included all studies reporting abnormal neuroimaging findings among hospitalized patients with confirmed COVID-19 and outcomes. Data elements including patient demographics, neuroimaging findings, acuity of neurological symptoms and/or imaging findings relative to COVID-19 onset (acute, subacute, chronic), and patient outcomes were recorded and summarized.

Results

After review of 775 unique articles, a total of 39 studies comprising 884 COVID-19 patients ≥ 18 years of age with abnormal neuroimaging findings and reported outcomes were included in

SUBMITTER: Mogensen MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8553187 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature