Table 2.
Common radiological findings in children with SARS-CoV-2 infection
| Radiological finding | No. of studies (patients) | Pooled estimates % (95% CI) | Heterogeneity % (I2) | P-value for heterogeneity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground glass opacity | 32 (706) | 39 (31–48) | 82 | 0.00 |
| Consolidation | 12 (192) | 23 (12–34) | 82 | 0.00 |
| Halo sign | 6 (78) | 26 (11–41) | 51 | 0.09 |
| Patchy shadow | 13 (246) | 44 (32–55) | 62 | 0.00 |
| Prominent bronchiovascular markings | 5 (97) | 17 (09–24) | 0.0 | 0.83 |
| Bronchial wall thickening | 4 (36) | 11 (1–21) | 0.0 | 1.00 |
| Pleural effusion | 5 (187) | 2 (0.1–4) | 0.0 | 0.60 |
| Interstitial pattern | 4 (187) | 12 (1–23) | 82 | 0.00 |
| Nodules | 5 (63) | 25 (9–41) | 62 | 0.03 |