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Supernumerary Nipples
Alternate Names : Accessory Nipples, Polymastia, Polythelia
DefinitionThis condition is the presence of additional nipples.
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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.
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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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