Thymus Gland Pathology Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Features /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Lavini, Corrado (Editor), Moran, Cesar A. (Editor), Morandi, Uliano (Editor), Schoenhuber, Rudolf (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan, 2008.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Oncology.; Neurology.; Pediatrics.; Surgery.; Thoracic surgery.; Medicine & Public Health.; Thoracic Surgery.

The thymus has been a mysterious gland for centuries. The awareness of its role has been progressing, in particular during the second half of the twentieth century. The thymic pathology is related to several complex congenital, non-oncological, and oncological diseases. Many of these illnesses requi...