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Pezones supernumerarios - All Information

Nombres alternativos

Politelia; Polimastia; Pezones accesorios

Definición:

Es la presencia de pezones adicionales.

Consideraciones generales:

Los pezones supernumerarios son bastante comunes y generalmente no tienen relación con otras afecciones o síndromes. Los pezones adicionales usualmente se presentan en una fila por debajo de los pezones existentes y con frecuencia no se los reconoce como pezones extra, debido a que tienden a ser pequeños y a no estar bien formados.

Causas comunes:

  • Variación del desarrollo normal
  • Algunos síndromes genéticos raros pueden estar asociados con los pezones supernumerarios

Cuidados en el hogar:

Generalmente no se necesita tratamiento. Estos pezones adicionales NO se desarrollan en las mamas en la pubertad.

Se debe llamar al médico si:

Se debe consultar con el médico si se presentan pezones supernumerarios en un bebé y no hay otros síntomas

Lo que se puede esperar en el consultorio médico:

El médico lleva a cabo un examen físico y hace preguntas acerca de la historia clínica del paciente. Igualmente, se registra el número y localización de los pezones adicionales.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/29/2010
  • 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.
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