Supernumerary nipples
Alternative names:
polymastia; polythelia, accessory nipples
Home care:
Usually no treatment is needed. The extra nipples do not
develop into breasts at puberty.
Call your health care provider if:
- you notice supernumerary nipples on your infant.
- there are other symptoms present.
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical
examination performed.
Documenting supernumerary nipples usually includes simply
noting that the infant had extra nipples (also how many and
where on the chest they were located).
After seeing your health care provider:
Most often, this is simply a variation of normal. However,
if a disorder was diagnosed related to the extra nipples,
you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical
record.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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