CORRECTION OF VITAMIN D STATUS IN CHILDREN WITH THYMOMEGALY
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This article discusses the importance of maintaining optimal vitamin D levels in children diagnosed with thymomegaly. Vitamin D plays a crucial role not only in calcium-phosphorus metabolism but also in immune regulation, which is significant considering the thymus’s central role in immune system development. Children with thymomegaly often exhibit vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, which may exacerbate immune dysregulation and potentially affect thymic size and function. This review highlights current research on vitamin D’s impact on thymic health, diagnostic approaches to vitamin D status, and strategies for correction to improve clinical outcomes in affected children.
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