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			[[Image:Thymic corpuscle.jpg\|thumb\|right\|225px\|[[Micrograph]] of a thymic corpusle (Hassall's corpusle). [[H&E stain]].]]
	'''Thymus''' is an annoying little organ that is in the [[mediastinum]]. It is often removed in pediatric cardiac surgery 'cause it is in the way. In adults, it is commonly removed 'cause the patient has myasthenia gravis.		'''Thymus''' is an annoying little organ that is in the [[mediastinum]]. It is often removed in pediatric cardiac surgery 'cause it is in the way. In adults, it is commonly removed 'cause the patient has myasthenia gravis.