TB Ghon Focus

 

GHON FOCUS
COMPLICATED BY CAVITATION
CXR shows a cavitating Ghon focus in the superior segment of the right lower lobe
with secondary bilateral bronchopneumonia
Marais B et al A proposed radiologic classification of childhood intra-thoracic tuberculosis – Scientific Figure on ResearchGate.

 

GHON FOCUS
CXR (above) shows an uncomplicated Ghon focus in the posterior segment of the right upper lobe
CXR below shows a cavitating Ghon focus in the posterior segment of the right upper lobe
Courtesy Dr.Dhaher JS Al-habbo