A normal thymus in newborns and young children appears as a triangular structure that may project on one side or both side of mediastinum. Its borders can be indented by the costal cartilages giving it a wavy appearance, which is known as "Wave sign of Mulvey". (1)
References:
1. David Sutton MCAR(Hon) MD DSMDFRCPFRCRDMRD, FRCR RRMDFRCP, FRCP JMMBBSMRCP. Textbook of radiology and imaging. Churchill Livingstone. ISBN:0443071098. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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