HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Ct scans said soft tissue density in anterior mediastinum, likely residual thymus. when i bend over something pops out between my ribs. is that it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Residual thymus: in a relatively young person is an incidental finding usually of no significance. The thymus normally involutes as we age. It is not related to your rib symptoms.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 6/23/2018

315 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Does normal CT scan of chest WITHOUT contrast rule out cancer of THYMUS ? Is thymus gland able to be seen on CT?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Chest CT scan subsegmental atelectasis versus fibrosis in medial margins of r \l upper lobes abutting mediastinum was f/u for 6mm ground glass nodule

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had a CT scan of chest to rule out widen mediastinum. What are the chances of getting cancer from that once CT scan. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is residual thymus normal for a 29 year old? Soft tissue density in the anterior mediastinum is consistent with residual thymus in this young patient.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Did a ct of the chest and they found a residual thymus tissue in the anterior mediastinum. Should I be concerned?
Help with CT chest results. Residual thymic tissue in the anterior mediastinum. Everything I look up says this is cancer . Is it? Please help
I've had a tumor in my chest for about 5 years now and a CT scan 2 years ago showed a possible thymoma or lymphoma. My most recent scan is only showing residual thymus. Can you help me understand?
Is it normal to have CT scan say stable increased lobulated density in anterior superior mediastinum may represent residual disease vs thymic tissue?
Possible causes? 31y, Male, blood normal, chronic cough, chest pain, Lungs clear, heart normal, calcified right peritracheal nodes, ill defined soft tissue in anterior mediastinum, palpable mass right carotid triangle in neck 5 months. meds no eff

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.