Thymus

Normal Measurements of the Thymus on CT: Mean Values
Age (y) AP Diameter in cm (SD) Thickness of Limbs in cm (SD) Craniocaudal Length in cm (SD)  Width in cm (SD)
0-10 2.52 (0.82) 1.5 (0.46) 3.53 (0.99) 3.13 (0.85)
10-20 2.56 (0.88) 1.05 (0.36) 4.99 (1.25) 3.05 (1.17)


 
 Reference:

1.  Francis IR, Glazer GM, Bookstein FL, Gross BH.  The thymus: reexaminatinon of age-related changes in size and shape.  AJR 1985; 145:249-254.  Table and diagram used with permission.

 American Journal of Roentgenology

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