Korean J Dermatol.  2003 Sep;41(9):1236-1238.

A Case of Supernumerary Nipple

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  • 1Department of Dermatology, College of Mecidine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. holyderm@yahoo.co.kr

Abstract

Supernumerary nipple is a rare developmental anomaly occuring along the course of the embryological mammary lines, usually over the anterior aspect of the chest, axilla, and abdominal wall. We, herein, report a case of supernumerary nipple of the most common type in a 30-year-old woman, which has accessory nipples without aberrant gland tissue.

Keyword

Supernumerary nipple; Mammary lines

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Wall
Adult
Axilla
Female
Humans
Nipples*
Thorax
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