Thymus gland and thymic dysfunctions in children
The thymus is the organ that has gained significant awareness in the last two centuries, being considered the main donor of cells for the lymphatic system, much like the bone marrow is the donor of cells for the cardiovascular system. Currently, knowledge regarding the thymus gland has considerably...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amaltea Medical Publishing House
2024-06-01
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| Series: | Romanian Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://rjp.com.ro/articles/2024.2/RJP_2024_2_Art-06.pdf |
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| Summary: | The thymus is the organ that has gained significant awareness in the last two centuries, being considered the main donor of cells for the lymphatic system, much like the bone marrow is the donor of cells for the cardiovascular system. Currently, knowledge regarding the thymus gland has considerably improved. Thymic dysfunctions encompass congenital and acquired conditions, which manifest through organ hypoplasia or hyperplasia, as well as formations/tumors of the anterior mediastinum. |
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| ISSN: | 1454-0398 2069-6175 |