Lesions of internal organs in COVID-19 (literature review and own data)

Abstract

In organs outside the respiratory system, pathological changes are often nonspecific and it is unclear to what
extent these changes are due to direct infection or indirect/secondary mechanisms of organ damage, or
a combination of both. Ongoing autopsy research aims to answer questions about disease mechanisms, for
example by focusing on options of concern and future issues such as post-COVID conditions. Autopsy is an
invaluable tool in medicine, and national and international multidisciplinary collaborative research initiatives
based on autopsy are essential