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Supernumerary nipples - Treatment

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:

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.

Supernumerary nipple

Supernumerary nipples

Reviewed last on: 2/27/2008
Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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