Radiological Findings of the Abdominal Region in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Authors

  • Cesar Augusto Ramirez-Cotrina Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Luis Alberto Hinostroza-Izaguirre Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Leo Tomayquispe-De la Cruz UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL SAN LUIS GONZAGA
  • K'arlo Eduardo Castro-Quispe Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v11i1.463

Keywords:

COVID-19, hallazgos radiológicos abdominales

Abstract

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus, type 2), is a multisystemic disease, of relevance not only because of the respiratory symptoms it causes, but also because of the presence of multiple extra-pulmonary signs and symptoms, characterized by variable anatomical distribution,
frequency and intensity. In COVID-19 genesis, although it stands out the role of ECA-2 receptors (Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme type II), other mediators are important, such as: TMPRSS-2 (Transmembrane Serine Proteinase type 2) and Cathepsins B and L. Such molecular components have their physiopathological role in the cellular interaction with SARS-CoV-2,
through the different stages of the viral replication cycle with diverse clinical expression. Nowadays, scientific evidence highlights that the diverse clinical-radiological manifestations are a consequence of the systemic thromboinflammatory commitment conditioned by
SARS-CoV-2, being such event the key for the physiopathological genesis of COVID-19. In this
context, the aim of this review article is to highlight the multiple radiological findings concerning abdominal structures, both digestive and non-digestive.

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Published

2022-07-12

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2022): January - April

Section

SPECIAL ARTICLES

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Radiological Findings of the Abdominal Region in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection. (2022). Revista Médica Panacea, 11(1), 17-32. https://doi.org/10.35563/rmp.v11i1.463