Ectopic thymus
| Ectopic thymus | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | medical genetics |
| ICD-10 | Q89.2 |
| ICD-9-CM | 759.2 |
Ectopic thymus is a condition where thymus tissue is found in an abnormal location.
It can be associated with failure of descent.[1]
It can also be associated with failure of involution.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Corrado Lavini (10 October 2008). Thymus Gland Pathology: Clinical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Features. Springer. pp. 36–. ISBN 978-88-470-0827-4. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ↑ Kyriakos Anastasiadis; Chandi Ratnatunga (4 May 2007). The Thymus Gland: Diagnosis and Surgical Management. Springer. pp. 18–. ISBN 978-3-540-33425-5. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
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