Ectopic thymus
Ectopic thymus
Definition
A condition in which the thymus gland is abnomally located; this can be secondary to failure of descent during fetal development, or failure of involution.
Also known as ectopic thymus — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chest | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |