Familial supernumerary nipples

Get in touch with RARE Concierge.

Contact RARE Concierge

Familial supernumerary nipples

Synonyms: Isolated polythelia

Familial supernumerary nipples is a rare breast malformation characterized by the presence in various members of a single family of one or more nipple(s) and/or their related tissue in addition to the normal bilateral chest nipples. The anomaly is usually situated along the embryonic milk line from axillae to inguinal regions but other locations are also possible. Association with dental abnormalities Becker nevus renal or underlying breast tissue malignancy and genitourinary malformations has been reported.

Data from Orphanet are used to provide information on a disease's name, synonym(s), and overview.

Reference: Access aggregated data from Orphanet at Orphadata.

Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version March 2024

Newly diagnosed with
Familial supernumerary nipples?

Our RARE Concierge Services Guides are available to assist you by providing information, resources and connections as you navigate your rare disease journey.

Get Concierge Help

Clinical Trials

For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.