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Review
. 2020 Jun;7(2):51-54.
doi: 10.1016/j.jrid.2020.04.001. Epub 2020 Apr 16.

Chest CT features and their role in COVID-19

Meng Li  1   2
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Review

Chest CT features and their role in COVID-19

Meng Li. Radiol Infect Dis. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Since December 2019, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread rapidly throughout China. This article reviews the chest CT features of COVID-19 and analyzes the role of chest CT in this health emergency.

Keywords: COVID-19; Chest; Computed tomography; Imaging features.

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