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Why would the thymus gland be enlarged and attached to the breast bone in adult? this was found on ct scan following chest pain shortness of breath
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Thoracic Surgeon.: An "enlarged" thymus gland "attached to breast bone" with chest pain and shortness of breath, needs to be evaluated by an endocrinologist and possibly by a thoracic surgeon, the sooner the better.
Answered 5/30/2016
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