Accepted at 5:37 p.m. Sep, 30, 2024 by DillingerMed
Author: andrewmathias8
Co-authors: DillingerMed
Related Note: 1503255747704
Rationale for change

proper capitalization for chest X-ray, plus acronym is unnecessary

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- Ghon complex = Ghon focus (granuloma in middle/lower lobe) paired with swelling of the associated hilar lymph node

- When a Ghon complex heals and calcifies, it is referred to as a Ranke complex - calcifications allow it to be identified radiologically

- Ghon complex is seen in untreated primary pulmonary tuberculosis infection while the Ranke complex is a result of the healing of a primary tuberculosis


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