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[Polythelia and renal malformation].

G Jójárt1, E Seres

  • 1Ceglédi Toldy Ferenc Kórház, Csecsemó- és Gyermekosztály.

Orvosi Hetilap
|July 12, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Polythelia, or accessory nipples, was found in schoolchildren and neonates. Ultrasound investigations did not reveal a significant association between polythelia and renal malformations in children.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Pediatrics
  • Genetics

Context:

  • Polythelia, characterized by the presence of accessory nipples, is a congenital anomaly.
  • Previous research suggests a potential link between polythelia and underlying renal malformations.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for early diagnosis and management in pediatric populations.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the prevalence of polythelia in schoolchildren and neonates.
  • To determine the association between polythelia and renal malformations using ultrasound.
  • To compare renal malformation rates in individuals with polythelia versus control groups.

Summary:

  • A study identified 241 cases of polythelia in 4113 schoolchildren (aged 6-14 years) and 66 cases in 1635 neonates.
  • Ultrasound examinations of children with polythelia revealed 10 renal malformations (4.24%), while control groups showed lower rates (3.21% in schoolchildren, 1.89% in neonates).
  • However, ultrasound investigations of 408 children with polythelia did not establish a significant association with renal malformations.

Impact:

  • This study provides valuable epidemiological data on polythelia prevalence in pediatric cohorts.
  • Findings suggest that while a correlation might exist, routine ultrasound screening for renal anomalies in all cases of polythelia may not be warranted.
  • Further research could explore genetic factors or specific subtypes of polythelia that may have a stronger association with renal malformations.

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