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Pezones supernumerarios

Nombres alternativos:

Politelia; Polimastia; Pezones accesorios

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.

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