Thymic hypoplasia

Thymic hypoplasia is a condition where the thymus is underdeveloped or involuted.

Thymic hypoplasia
SpecialtyMedical genetics 

Calcium levels can be used to distinguish between the following two conditions associated with thymic hypoplasia:

  • 22q11.2 deletion syndrome: hypocalcemia
  • Ataxia telangiectasia: normal levels of calcium

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