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The Thymus pp 63–108Cite as

Developmental Abnormalities of the Thymus

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Part of the book series: Medical Radiology ((Med Radiol Diagn Imaging))

Abstract

Absence or hypoplasia of the thymus is usually caused by immunodeficiency diseases or syndromes (Table 7.1).

In all cases a lateral chest x-ray or a CT scan is necessary to determine absence or dysplasia (thinness) of the thymus.

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