E32.8: Other diseases of thymus
You have a condition of the thymus gland.
The thymus gland is a small organ which forms part of the immune system. The thymus gland lies below the neck and is partly surrounded by the lungs. Immune cells mature in the thymus gland. The thymus gland is at its largest in children and adolescents. Later in life, the thymus gland gradually shrinks since it is no longer required.
Your thymus gland may be too large or too small. It is also possible that your thymus gland has not developed properly. If your thymus gland has not developed properly, your immune system may not be working correctly. In that case, you are missing certain defense cells. Your thymus gland may also be inflamed. There may also be bleeding in your thymus gland. Cavities can also form in the thymus gland.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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