Ghon's complex

Ghon's complex

it is also known as primary complex of TB. It is formed by primary Tb focus at the lower part of upper lobe and upper part of middle lobe, usually on right side. This primary focus is a parenchymal opacity. this primary focus along with its lymphatics and draining lymph node is called preimary complex or Ghon complex or Ghon's complex.

In this x ray you may see the somewhat homogenous opacity in the Ghon's area on right side of sternum can represent the Ghon's complex pneumonia.