CHEST RADIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS ON DISTRIBUTION OF LUNG LESIONS IN A COHORT OF COVID 19 PATIENTS

Background: Chest radiographs remain the mainstay modality for diagnosis and determining prognosis in Covid-19 patients. An extensive data on radiographic findings on predilection of lesions in the lungs can provide guidance to clinicians for management of the pathology. This study provides radiographic findings on the distribution of lung lesions in large Cohort of Covid 19 patients. Method: In a cohort of 273 Covid-19 patients, chest x-ray findings are reported which include patients’ demographics, distribution and severity of lung lesions based on CXR (Chest Radiograph) scores and their statistical analysis. Result: The study showed a higher prevalence of male patients 68% over females 32%. The affection in the lower zone of either lung scored higher than upper and middle zone. There was no significant difference in the severity of the affection between either side of the lung.  85%of patients scored between 0-8 and 15% of the patients scored within 9-18 on the CXR grading. Conclusion: Radiographic evaluation of Covid 19 patients shows a predilection of lesions in the lower zone of each lung, with no significant difference of   affections in right versus left lung. Majority of the patients exhibited mild to moderate severity in lung lesions.