What Is an Enlarged Thymus?

The thymus is an important lymphoid organ of the body. Its function is closely related to immunity, and it is a place where T cells differentiate, develop, and mature. It can also secrete thymus hormones and hormones, organs with endocrine functions. Therefore, when there is a lesion in the thymus, it will seriously affect the body's immune function and cause autoimmune diseases.

Thymus disease

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The thymus is immune in particular

Other tumors of the thymus include thymic lipomas, neuroendocrine cell tumors (50% of which produce ACTH-like substances), malignant lymphomas, seminoma, teratomas, and yolk sac tumors.