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Histopathological features in fatal COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Merdji, H; Mayeur, S; Schenck, M; Oulehri, W; Clere-Jehl, R; Cunat, S; Herbrecht, J-E; Janssen-Langenstein, R; Nicolae, A; Helms, J; Meziani, F; Chenard, M-P.
  • Merdji H; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Mayeur S; INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research), UMR 1260, Regenerative Nanomedicine (RNM), FMTS, Strasbourg, France.
  • Schenck M; Département de Pathologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Oulehri W; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Clere-Jehl R; Service d'Anesthésie - Réanimation Chirurgicale, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Cunat S; Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA), Strasbourg, France.
  • Herbrecht JE; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Janssen-Langenstein R; ImmunoRhumatologie Moléculaire, INSERM UMR_S1109, LabEx TRANSPLANTEX, Centre de Recherche d'Immunologie et d'Hématologie, Faculté de Médecine, Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire (FHU) OMICARE, Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg (FMTS), Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA), Strasbour
  • Nicolae A; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Helms J; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Meziani F; Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation, Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
  • Chenard MP; Département de Pathologie, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
Med Intensiva (Engl Ed) ; 45(5): 261-270, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1104158
ABSTRACT

Background:

COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) shares the common histological hallmarks with other forms of ARDS. However, the chronology of the histological lesions has not been well established.

Objective:

To describe the chronological histopathological alterations in the lungs of patients with COVID-19 related ARDS.

Design:

A prospective cohort study was carried out.

Setting:

Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary hospital. Patients The first 22 consecutive COVID-19 deaths. Measurements Lung biopsies and histopathological analyses were performed in deceased patients with COVID-19 related ARDS. Clinical data and patient course were evaluated.

Results:

The median patient age was 66 [63-74] years; 73% were males. The median duration of mechanical ventilation was 17 [8-24] days. COVID-19 induced pulmonary injury was characterized by an exudative phase in the first week of the disease, followed by a proliferative/organizing phase in the second and third weeks, and finally an end-stage fibrosis phase after the third week. Viral RNA and proteins were detected in pneumocytes and macrophages in a very early stage of the disease, and were no longer detected after the second week.

Limitation:

Limited sample size.

Conclusions:

The chronological evolution of COVID-19 lung histopathological lesions seems to be similar to that seen in other forms of ARDS. In particular, lung lesions consistent with potentially corticosteroid-sensitive lesions are seen.
RESUMEN
Antecedentes El síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda (SDRA) asociado a la COVID-19 comparte características histológicas con otros tipos de SDRA. Sin embargo, no se ha establecido adecuadamente la cronología de las lesiones histológicas.

Objetivo:

Describir las alteraciones histopatológicas cronológicas en los pulmones de los pacientes con síndrome de dificultad respiratoria aguda asociado a COVID-19.

Diseño:

Estudio prospectivo de cohortes. Ámbito Unidad de cuidados intensivos de un hospital terciario. Pacientes Las primeras 22 muertes consecutivas por COVID-19. Intervenciones Se llevaron a cabo biopsias pulmonares y análisis histopatológicos en pacientes fallecidos por SDRA asociado a COVID-19. Se evaluaron los datos clínicos y la evolución médica.

Resultados:

La mediana de edad de los pacientes fue de 66 (63-74) años y el 73% eran varones. La mediana de la duración de la ventilación mecánica fue de 17 (8-24) días. La lesión pulmonar inducida por COVID-19 se caracterizó por una fase exudativa durante la primera semana de la enfermedad, seguida de una fase proliferativa/organizativa en la segunda y tercera semana y, por último, una fase de fibrosis en fase terminal tras la tercera semana de evolución. Se detectaron proteínas y ARN vírico en neumocitos y macrófagos en una fase muy temprana de la enfermedad, pero estos ya no se volvieron a detectar a partir de la segunda semana. Limitación Tamaño limitado de la muestra.

Conclusión:

La evolución cronológica de las lesiones histopatológicas pulmonares asociadas a la COVID-19 parece ser similar a la de otras formas de SDRA. En particular, se observan daños pulmonares coherentes con las lesiones potencialmente sensibles a los corticosteroides.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Med Intensiva (Engl Ed) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.medin.2021.02.007

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Cohort study / Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Med Intensiva (Engl Ed) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.medin.2021.02.007