Autopsy findings of pediatric COVID-19: a systematic review.

Gilbert Sterling Octavius Jeremiah Hilkiah Wijaya Alexa Ovilia TanMichelle Patricia MuljonoShally Chandra Andry Juliansen

Published in: Egyptian journal of forensic sciences (2022)

Cardiomyocyte necrosis, interstitial edema, lung congestion, and diffuse alveolar damage are the most significant pathologic findings of the heart and lung in pediatric COVID-19 patients. More studies are needed to elucidate the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 in autopsy findings and to determine the exact cause of death since it could be related to COVID-19 or other comorbidities.

Keyphrases

sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
coronavirus disease
heart failure
oxidative stress
atrial fibrillation
molecular dynamics
case control