Chapter 144 Breast: Accessory Nipples INTRODUCTION Description: Accessory nipples are supernumerary nipples found along defined developmental lines known as the “milk lines.” Prevalence: Seen in 0.22% to 2.5% of women and in up to 5% to 6% of Asian women. Predominant Age: Congenital in origin. Genetics: No genetic pattern. ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS Causes: Developmental abnormality. Risk Factors: More common in males and in African Americans. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS Signs and Symptoms • Asymptomatic • Most commonly found below a normal left breast. It is more common to have one or more extra nipples (polythelia) than to have true accessory breasts (polymastia). DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH Differential Diagnosis • Skin papilloma • Nevis Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Anemia Toxic Shock Syndrome Uterine Anomalies: Bicornuate, Septate, and Unicornuate Uterus Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Breast: Accessory Nipples Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Chapter 144 Breast: Accessory Nipples INTRODUCTION Description: Accessory nipples are supernumerary nipples found along defined developmental lines known as the “milk lines.” Prevalence: Seen in 0.22% to 2.5% of women and in up to 5% to 6% of Asian women. Predominant Age: Congenital in origin. Genetics: No genetic pattern. ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS Causes: Developmental abnormality. Risk Factors: More common in males and in African Americans. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS Signs and Symptoms • Asymptomatic • Most commonly found below a normal left breast. It is more common to have one or more extra nipples (polythelia) than to have true accessory breasts (polymastia). DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH Differential Diagnosis • Skin papilloma • Nevis Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Anemia Toxic Shock Syndrome Uterine Anomalies: Bicornuate, Septate, and Unicornuate Uterus Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Breast: Accessory Nipples Full access? Get Clinical Tree
