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Analysis of the thymus in different age groups using multidedector computed tomography

Neslihan Altuntas YILMAZ
Nadire ÜNVER DOĞAN
Mesut SİVRİ
Kamil Hakan DOĞAN
Seda ÖZBEK
Journal
Anatomy
Pages
198–206
Publication Date
2021-12-31
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Results: The mean volume of thymus in males was significantly higher than in females (p

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the morphological properties of the thymus in different age groups.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: 306 multidedector computed tomography (MDCT) images were retrospectively evaluated between 2014–2017 and 181 images (mean age: 51.093±18.631).
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Conclusion & Impact:Results: The mean volume of thymus in males was significantly higher than in females (p
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:2014–2017 Verileri
⚙️Variables:anatomy · morphology · multidetector computerized tomography

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the morphological properties of the thymus in different age groups. Methods: 306 multidedector computed tomography (MDCT) images were retrospectively evaluated between 2014–2017 and 181 images (mean age: 51.093±18.631). Results: The mean volume of thymus in males was significantly higher than in females (p

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YILMAZ, N. A., DOĞAN, N. Ü., SİVRİ, M., DOĞAN, K. H., ÖZBEK, S. (2021). Analysis of the thymus in different age groups using multidedector computed tomography. Anatomy, Cilt: 15 - Sayı: 3, 198–206. https://ajindex.com/articles/712352

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