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Supernumerary nipples

Definition:
This condition is the presence of additional nipples.

Alternative Names:
Polymastia; Polythelia; Accessory nipples

Considerations:

Supernumerary nipples are a fairly common occurrence, generally unrelated to other conditions or syndromes. They usually occur in a line below the existing nipple and are often not recognized as extra nipples, because they are usually small and not well formed.



Common Causes:
  • Variation of normal
  • Hay-Wells syndrome (very rare)
  • Ruvalcaba-Myhre syndrome (very rare)


Review Date: 5/21/2002
Reviewed By: Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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