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[[Image:Thymic corpuscle.jpg|thumb|right|225px|[[Micrograph]] of a thymic corpusle (Hassall's corpusle). [[H&E stain]].]] | [[Image:Thymic corpuscle.jpg|thumb|right|225px|[[Micrograph]] of a thymic corpusle (Hassall's corpusle). [[H&E stain]].]] | ||
'''Thymus''' is | '''Thymus''' is a 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. | ||
=Overview= | =Overview= | ||