Which of the following describes the characteristic lesion of 'Ghon complex' in primary tuberculosis?
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Correct answer: A peripheral parenchymal granuloma and an involved regional lymph node
A Ghon complex consists of a small subpleural granuloma (Ghon focus) combined with granulomatous inflammation in the draining hilar lymph nodes. This is the classic presentation of primary TB infection.
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