Superficial to the gland is the sternum. Lying deep to the thymus are the great vessels and the cranial part of the pericardium. The two lobes of the gland differ in size, and in many individuals the right lobe overlaps the left lobe. The thymus is about 5 cm long, 4 cm wide, and 6 mm thick.
View All. Symptoms of emphysema are insidious in nature and may not, at first, be easy to recognize. Emphysema is among a group of lung diseases known as COPD, in which the alveoli of the lungs become damaged, causing them to enlarge and burst. Because the alveoli are where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged, damage to this area makes it difficult for people with emphysema to expel all their air. This causes a build-up of carbon dioxide in the body.
The signs and symptoms of embolic stroke include: Sudden changes in the face, numbness in one part of the face, inability to smile or drooping of lips to one side. Weakness or numbness in arms, legs or one side of the body, appearing suddenly can be a symptom of Embolic Stroke. Sudden difficulty in seeing objects with one or both eyes,