Pulmonary cavitations as an atypical CT finding in COVID-19 patients
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Cavitation was identified as an atypical finding of COVID-19 pneumonia.
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Secondary bacterial infections are an important cause of cavity formation.
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Microvascular thrombus formation may also be effective in cavity formation.
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Thoracic CT is useful in the detection of cavitary lesions and patient management.
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