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Supernumerary nipples and renal anomalies

G Jójárt1, E Seres

  • 1Childrens' Ward, Toldy Ferenc Hospital, Cegléd, Hungary.

International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed

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Supernumerary nipples, extra nipples along the milk line, were found in 4.29% of newborns and 5.86% of schoolchildren. This study found no significant link between supernumerary nipples and renal malformations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Medical Genetics
  • Human Biology

Background:

  • Supernumerary nipples, also known as accessory nipples, are a relatively common congenital anomaly.
  • Previous research suggests a potential association between supernumerary nipples and urogenital malformations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of supernumerary nipples in different pediatric age groups.
  • To determine if there is a statistically significant correlation between supernumerary nipples and renal malformations.

Main Methods:

  • A total of 504 supernumerary nipples were identified in newborn infants, schoolchildren, and pediatric patients.
  • Renal malformations were assessed using ultrasound in children with supernumerary nipples and in control groups.
  • Control groups included acutely ill pediatric patients and newborn infants undergoing routine ultrasound screening.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of supernumerary nipples was 4.29% in newborn infants and 5.86% in schoolchildren.
  • Renal anomaly prevalence was 3.74% in children with supernumerary nipples versus 3.17% in controls.
  • In newborn infants, renal anomaly prevalence was 2.86% with supernumerary nipples versus 1.89% in controls.

Conclusions:

  • The study found no significant difference in the prevalence of renal malformations between individuals with and without supernumerary nipples.
  • The findings suggest that supernumerary nipples may not be a reliable indicator of underlying renal anomalies in pediatric populations.

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