Systemic lupus erythematosus and thymus persistens: A case report

Introduction. Thymus plays an important role in the maturation of T-lymphocytes and in the development of immune tolerance. Its involution comes after puberty. If thymic tissue remains preserved in an advanced age it is considered to be the thymus persistens. According to the available data, 5% of p...

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Main Authors: Stević-Carević Silvija, Glišić Branislava, Dedović Jelena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2017-01-01
Series:Vojnosanitetski Pregled
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2017/0042-84501600256S.pdf