Polythelia - Six Nipples in a middle aged woman
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Supernumerary nipples are more than two nipples which normally exist in humans. Polythelia or supernumerary nipple is a rare condition with higher prevalence in males than in females with the ratio of 1.7:1. The maximum reported number of nipples in a person with Polythelia is seven in a male. The usual presentation of Polythelia is with three nipples. Here is an image of Polythelia in a 40 year old female presenting with six nipples without lactation from the supernumerary nipples and any other anomalies. She has breast fed her two children. Key Messages: 1.Polythelia is a benign condition with chances of malignancy in the accessory nipples. 2.Constant follow-up is needed when the patient says lump in the region of accessory nipple. 3.Lactation during the pregnancy is common.
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Varun Arunagiri, Kothai Anbalagan
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