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Final ID: Poster #: EDU-008
IMAGING ECTOPIC THYMUS- Pearls and Pitfalls
Purpose or Case Report:
The imaging characteristics of ectopic thymus will demonstrated on ultrasound and MRI. These imaging characteristics and the embryonal migration of the thymus will be illustrated with biopsied proven examples of ectopic thymus. Characteristic physical examination correlation is provided. The importance of confirming the precence or absence of thymus in the mediastinum is highlighted. A pictorial essay will be provided.
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The imaging characteristics of ectopic thymus will demonstrated on ultrasound and MRI. These imaging characteristics and the embryonal migration of the thymus will be illustrated with biopsied proven examples of ectopic thymus. Characteristic physical examination correlation is provided. The importance of confirming the precence or absence of thymus in the mediastinum is highlighted. A pictorial essay will be provided.
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