Pezones supernumerarios

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Pezones supernumerarios

Definición:

Se refiere a la presencia de pezones adicionales.

Nombres alternativos:

Politelia; Polimastia; Pezones accesorios

Consideraciones generales:

Los pezones supernumerarios son un caso muy común y generalmente no tienen relación con otras afecciones o síndromes. Los pezones adicionales usualmente se presentan en una fila por debajo del pezón existente y con frecuencia no se los reconoce como tales debido a que, a menudo, son pequeños y no están bien formados.

Causas comunes:

Pezón supernumerario

Pezón supernumerario

Pezones supernumerarios

Pezones supernumerarios

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