CT SCAN OF CHEST (HRCT CHEST)

HRCT of the chest is high resolution computed tomography scan of the chest. Basically, chest ct scan uses narrow beams x-ray which is used for high-resolution images of lungs. The HRCT scan creates a detailed image of lungs and airflow through the lungs.

The airflow patterns are used to detect the conditions of the lungs of patients. These images show cross-sections through the heart and lungs. HRCT scans analyzed for the density of opacification and distribution of disease in covid 19 cases.

Lungs parenchymal changes related to covid19 can be seen on chest ct despite negative RT-PCR results. Generally, in covid 19 patients, the severity score is given.

HRCT Chest to be done in the following condition:

1. to detect obstructions of airflow in the lungs.
2. to identify the location of lung biopsy.
3. to detect the abnormal growth of tissues in the lungs.
4. to detect the function of the lungs.