title: Anatomy of the thymus gland.
abstract: In the case of the thymus gland, the most common indications for resection are myasthenia gravis or thymoma. The consistency and appearance of the thymus gland make it difficult at times to discern from mediastinal fatty tissues. Having a clear understanding of the anatomy and the relationship of the gland to adjacent structures is important.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, 200 Elizabeth Street 9N-946, Toronto, ON M5G 2G4, Canada.
authors.forename: Najib
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Safieddine
authors.forename: Shaf
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Keshavjee
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D013909:Thorax / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000196:embryology / Q000294:innervation