Right Lobe of Thymus (Lobus dexter thymi)
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Anatomy
The right lobe of the thymus forms the right antimer of the bilobed thymic gland in the anterior mediastinum, mediating cell-mediated immune system development in infancy and childhood.
Clinical notes
DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion) causes thymic hypoplasia or aplasia, leading to profound T-cell immunodeficiency and recurrent opportunistic infections.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right Lobe of Thymus?
The right lobe of the thymus forms the right antimer of the bilobed thymic gland in the anterior mediastinum, mediating cell-mediated immune system development in infancy and childhood.
Why is the Right Lobe of Thymus clinically important?
DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion) causes thymic hypoplasia or aplasia, leading to profound T-cell immunodeficiency and recurrent opportunistic infections.
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