Presentation
Dry cough for 6 months. Weight loss of about 7 kg over the last 6 months
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ghon lesion
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The right middle lung zone shows a dense nodular opacity (granuloma)
Ipsilateral calcified hilar lymph node.
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The right middle lung zone shows a dense nodular opacity measuring about 10 mm, mostly referring to granuloma (large black arrow)
A calcified hilar lymph node on the same side measures about 5 mm (small black arrow).
Case Discussion
A Ghon Lesion or focus is a granuloma in the lung from a previous tuberculous infection, it is a sequela of primary tuberculosis.