Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

The Mammary Glands01:12

The Mammary Glands

The female breast is a hemispheric projection of variable size positioned anterior to the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles. A fascia layer composed of dense, irregular connective tissue connects it to these muscles.
Each breast features a pigmented projection known as the nipple, through which milk emerges via closely spaced openings of ducts, referred to as lactiferous ducts. Surrounding the nipple is a circular pigmented area of skin named the areola, which appears rough due to...
Acne Infection01:27

Acne Infection

Acne is a multifactorial skin condition primarily affecting adolescents and young adults, with a global prevalence estimated to exceed 75% in this demographic. The condition is characterized by the formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules, pustules, nodules, and, in severe cases, cysts, particularly in areas rich in sebaceous glands such as the face, neck, chest, and back. The pathogenesis involves increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, colonization by...
Development of Immunocompetence01:22

Development of Immunocompetence

The initiation of cell-mediated immunity can be observed as early as the third month of fetal growth, with active antibody-mediated immunity following approximately one month later.
The initial cells that migrate from the fetal thymus settle within the skin and epithelial tissues lining the mouth, digestive tract, and in females, the uterus and vagina. These cells, including skin-based dendritic cells, serve as antigen-presenting cells, playing a key role in T cell activation.
Subsequent T...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Angioedema Presenting as Infant-Onset Primary Lymphedema.

Journal of vascular anomalies·2026
Same author

Primary Upper Extremity Lymphedema Caused by a <i>CELSR1</i> Variant.

Journal of vascular anomalies·2026
Same author

Correction: MRC1 and LYVE1 expressing macrophages in vascular beds of GNAQ p.R183Q driven capillary malformations in Sturge Weber syndrome.

Acta neuropathologica communications·2026
Same author

Prenatal Lymphedema: A Genotype-Phenotype Analysis.

Journal of vascular anomalies·2026
Same author

Myogenic dysregulation underlies tongue overgrowth in Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Introducing the Mother Infant Lactation Questionnaire (MILQ): A Patient-reported Outcome Measure.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open·2026
Same journal

Reimagining the Surgical Safety Checklist Through a Pediatric Lens.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Bridge Fixation Provides Consistent Implant Stability Across Surgical Techniques: A Multicenter Study.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

National Benchmarks for Penetrating Head Injury in U.S. Children and Adolescents: Mechanism, Intent, and Disparities in Mortality.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Long-Term Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of a Standardized Gastroschisis Feeding Protocol: a retrospective cohort study.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Economic Evaluation of Hirschsprung Disease Testing Strategies for Children with Medically-Refractory Chronic Constipation: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
Same journal

Preoperative underweight is associated with a more complicated perioperative course and impairs recovery in Hirschsprung's disease: The pivotal role of weight-for-age z-score.

Journal of pediatric surgery·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
13:35

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Published on: May 17, 2024

Nipple adenoma in infancy.

James E Clune1, Harry P Kozakewich, Christine A VanBeek

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. james.clune@childrens.harvard.edu

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 2009
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This is the first reported case of nipple adenoma in an infant. This benign breast lesion, usually seen in adult women, can occur in children and requires careful management to avoid breast development issues.

More Related Videos

Modeling Breast Cancer via an Intraductal Injection of Cre-expressing Adenovirus into the Mouse Mammary Gland
06:29

Modeling Breast Cancer via an Intraductal Injection of Cre-expressing Adenovirus into the Mouse Mammary Gland

Published on: June 7, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction
13:35

Endoscopic Bilateral Nipple-sparing Mastectomy via a Single Axillary Incision with Immediate Pre-pectoral Implant-based Breast Reconstruction

Published on: May 17, 2024

Modeling Breast Cancer via an Intraductal Injection of Cre-expressing Adenovirus into the Mouse Mammary Gland
06:29

Modeling Breast Cancer via an Intraductal Injection of Cre-expressing Adenovirus into the Mouse Mammary Gland

Published on: June 7, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Nipple adenoma is a rare, benign breast lesion.
  • Typically affects women aged 45-55.
  • It is uncommon in the pediatric population.

Observation:

  • This report details the first infant diagnosed with nipple adenoma.
  • The lesion presented in a pediatric patient.
  • Nipple adenoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of infantile breast masses.

Findings:

  • Nipple adenoma can occur in infants, challenging typical age demographics.
  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial.
  • This case expands the known age range for nipple adenoma presentation.

Implications:

  • Consider nipple adenoma in infantile breast lesions.
  • Management requires careful consideration of breast development.
  • Surgical intervention before maturity may lead to nipple-areola deformity or breast bud injury.