Liver Damage and Liver Density Changes Detected Using Computed Tomography in Patients With COVID-19 (original) (raw)

Social Science Research Network, 2020

Abstract

Background: The novel corona virus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) primarily affects the lung. However, liver, heart, and gastrointestinal system are also affected to varying degrees. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of coronavirus infection on liver density in addition to the laboratory findings. Methods: Biochemical parameters and non-contrast tomography images of the patients who presented to the pandemic clinic were studied retrospectively. Densities of the right and left lobes of the liver were measured. The patients were divided into two groups based on the results of their polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test results. The data obtained was then statistically analyzed. Findings: Our study included 117 PCR (+) and 66 PCR (−) patients. In terms of sex, Group 1 comprised 59 (49·6%) female patients and 58 (50·4%) male patients whereas Group 2 comprised 26 (39·4%) female patients and 40 (60·6%) male patients. There was no significant difference in sex between the groups (p = 0·1...

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