Table of Contents
- Overview
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
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
Talk to your health care provider if there are supernumerary nipples on an infant and there are other symptoms present.
What to expect at your health care provider's office
The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions about the patient's medical history. The number and location of extra nipples will be noted.
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Review Date: 01/29/2010
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
