Sayed, Inayatullah Shah and Ismail, Nadzatul Akhma (2023) Magnetic resonance imaging and hybrid imaging approaches for assessing Covid-19 disease progression and staging: a scoping review. International Journal of Allied Health Scinces, 7 (5). pp. 443-454. E-ISSN 2600-8491
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Abstract
Introduction: The outbreak of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan, China, occurred in December 2019. The World Health Organisation (WHO) named it coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). Common clinical signs of COVID-19 include fever, coughing, shortness of breath, myalgia, and exhaustion. While the RT-PCR test remains the gold standard for diagnosis, false-negative results are prevalent. Chest radiography and CT scans, which primarily focus on lung abnormalities, can complement RT-PCR in diagnosing and monitoring the disease. This study explores the roles of MRI, PET-CT, and SPECT-CT as diagnostic imaging modalities for COVID-19, aiming to improve clinical diagnosis and patient management. Methods: A scoping review was undertaken by systematically searching a number of databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The search was done using relevant keywords such as COVID-19, MRI, hybrid imaging, PET-CT, SPECT-CT, progression, and staging. Our study primarily focused on articles that emphasise the significance of imaging techniques for assessing COVID-19 disease progression and staging, following specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Fourteen relevant articles were reviewed. Medical imaging modalities, such as MRI, and hybrid techniques like PET-CT and SPECT-CT can effectively identify abnormalities caused by COVID-19 in patient images. However, they may not always distinguish overlapping pneumonia specifically associated with COVID-19. Conclusion: In conclusion, MRI, PET-CT, and SPECT-CT can provide complementary diagnostic images for understanding the progression and staging of COVID-19. These imaging modalities enhance patient management and follow-up, offering valuable insights into the disease's impact on the body.
| Item Type: | Article (Review) |
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| Additional Information: | 6128/108972 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | COVID-19, MRI, Hybrid Imaging, PET-CT, SPECT-CT, Progression, Staging |
| Subjects: | Q Science > QC Physics |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy |
| Depositing User: | Dr Inayatullah Shah Sayed |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Dec 2023 14:42 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Feb 2024 12:54 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/108972 |
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