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I had mri of the thymus as it was inlarged! how long should it take to know what's wrong , was to see on 29th put back to 19th of feb now!
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The thymus is : A gland that helps develop the immune system during early life. It usually atrophies in adulthood, with little to no residual thymic tissue seen on imaging. In some medical conditions (including ra), the thymus can enlarge. This is called thymic hyperplasia. The MRI would potentially be able to distinguish between this condition and something more serious.
Answered 6/10/2014
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