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Axillary polymastia.

Anne E Burdick1, Kavita A Thomas, Esperanza Welsh

  • 1Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, USA. aburdick@med.miami.edu

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|November 26, 2003
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Polymastia, or having more than two breasts, involves supernumerary or accessory breast tissue. This extra tissue can develop the same benign and malignant changes as typical breast tissue.

Area of Science:

  • Human anatomy and developmental biology.
  • Medical conditions and pathology.

Background:

  • Polymastia refers to the congenital condition of having more than two breasts.
  • It is also known as supernumerary or accessory breast tissue.

Observation:

  • Accessory breast tissue can manifest along the embryonic "milk lines" or in other locations.
  • The presence of polymastia is a rare anatomical variation.

Findings:

  • Accessory breast tissue shares histological and physiological similarities with normal mammary glands.
  • These supernumerary breasts are susceptible to the same pathological processes, including benign conditions and malignancies, as normally located breasts.

Implications:

  • Understanding polymastia is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of related conditions.

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  • Awareness of potential pathologies in accessory breast tissue is important for comprehensive patient care and screening.