The image below was obtained in Zone 3 of a patient with confirmed a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction test (PCR).
What lesion is the yellow arrow pointing to?
A. Subpleural consolidation
B. Pulmonary infarct
C. Pleural effusion
The image shows a subpleural consolidation.
Explanation
The arrow is pointing to a pleura-based hypoechoic lesion. The findings are consistent with subpleural consolidation. These lesions have been observed in COVID-19 patients but are not specific to COVID-19. No anechoic collection is seen.
