Summary of - Thymus gland, a rarely observed structure in the dissecting room, report of two cases
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Study Background: Thymus is a primary lymphoid organ, which is made up of two lobes and enveloped by a capsule. It involutes at the time of puberty and is eventually replaced by the fatty tissue, which is known as remains of thymus. Thymus receives the nutrition by the branches of internal mammary artery and inferior thyroid artery.
Research Goals and Hypotheses: To report a case of thymus gland, which is an infrequently observed structure in the cadaveric dissection.
Methodological Approach: During our routine dissection procedure performed for the medical students, we observed only 2 cases over the past 10 years.
Results and Discoveries: The knowledge of anatomy of thymus will be enlightening to the students. The details of its morphology is supportive to radiologists and surgeons for the differential diagnosis. This will help in preventing the biopsy.
Recommended Citation: Massand A, Asif M, Prabhu LV, Murlimanju BV, Pai MM. Thymus Gland, a Rarely Observed Structure in the Dissecting Room, Report of Two Cases. J Morphol Sci 2022;39:338-340. DOI:10.51929/jms.39.338.2022
Publication Date: 2022
Publication Date
2022
Recommended Citation
Massand, Amit; Asif, Mohammed; Prabhu, Latha V.; Murlimanju, B.V.; and M. Pai, Mangala, "Summary of - Thymus gland, a rarely observed structure in the dissecting room, report of two cases" (2022). Open Access archive. 9451.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/9451
