CO-RADS: A Categorical CT Assessment Scheme for Patients Suspected of Having COVID-19—Definition and Evaluation
Radboud University Nijmegen · Radboud University Medical Center · +9 more institutions
Abstract
Background A categorical CT assessment scheme for suspicion of pulmonary involvement of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 provides a basis for gathering scientific evidence and improved communication with referring physicians. Purpose To introduce the COVID-19 Reporting and Data System (CO-RADS) for use in the standardized assessment of pulmonary involvement of COVID-19 on unenhanced chest CT images and to report its initial interobserver agreement and performance. Materials and Methods The Dutch Radiological Society developed CO-RADS based on other efforts for standardization, such as the Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System or Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. CO-RADS assesses the suspicion for…
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- FWCI
- 98.89
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- 100%
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- 19
Authors
13- MPMathias ProkopCorresponding
Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- WMWouter M. van Everdingen
Leiden University, Radboud University Nijmegen, Maastricht School of Management, Radboud University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Meander Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- TVTjalco van Rees Vellinga
Leiden University, Radboud University Nijmegen, Maastricht School of Management, Radboud University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Meander Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- HMHenriëtte M. E. Quarles van Ufford
Leiden University, Radboud University Nijmegen, Maastricht School of Management, Radboud University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Meander Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- JLJ. Lauran Stöger
Leiden University, Radboud University Nijmegen, Radboud University Medical Center, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Radiology
- Receiver operating characteristic
- Radiological weapon
- Categorical variable
- Breast imaging
- Nuclear medicine