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World J Clin Pediatr. Feb 8, 2017; 6(1): 10-23
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.10
Published online Feb 8, 2017. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.10
Table 3 Key morphologic features for differentiation of thymic hyperplasia from a thymic mass
| Morphologic criteria | Hyperplasia | Mass |
| Enlargement | Diffuse, symmetric | Focal, asymmetric |
| Symmetrical | ||
| Contour | Smooth | Nodular |
| Vessels | Normal | Random branching, encased |
| Necrosis | Absent | Maybe present |
| Calcification | Absent | May be present |
| Microscopic fat (on chemical shift MRI) | Present | Absent |
- Citation: Manchanda S, Bhalla AS, Jana M, Gupta AK. Imaging of the pediatric thymus: Clinicoradiologic approach. World J Clin Pediatr 2017; 6(1): 10-23
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v6/i1/10.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v6.i1.10