Accessory Nipples

Rodrigo Arrangoiz MS, MD, FACS, FSSO
  • The breast develops from the ectodermal “mammary ridge” or the “milk-line”:
    • Which extends from the future axilla to the groin
  • The nipple and areola:
    • Develop from the ectoderm along the milk-line
  • The majority are seen in the inframammary region
  • Accessory nipples:
    • Are seen in 1% to 5% of the population although differences among ethnic groups can occur
    • The incidence is the same between male and females
    • They are prone to the same diseases as normal nipples but do not require an excision or treatment:
      • Unless the nipple cause irritation or cosmetic issues
  • References:
    • Kulkarni D, Dixon JM. Congenital abnormalities of the breast. Women’s Health.2012;8(1):75–88.
    • Brown J, Schwartz RA. Supernumerary nipples: an overview. Cutis 2003:71(5):344–346.

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Published by Rodrigo Arrangoiz MS, MD, FACS, FSSO

My name is Rodrigo Arrangoiz I am a breast surgeon/ thyroid surgeon / parathyroid surgeon / head and neck surgeon / surgical oncologist that works at Center for Advanced Surgical Oncology in Miami, Florida. I was trained as a surgeon at Michigan State University from (2005 to 2010) where I was a chief resident in 2010. My surgical oncology and head and neck training was performed at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia from 2010 to 2012. At the same time I underwent a masters in science (Clinical research for health professionals) at the University of Drexel. Through the International Federation of Head and Neck Societies / Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center I performed a two year head and neck surgery and oncology / endocrine fellowship that ended in 2016. Mi nombre es Rodrigo Arrangoiz, soy cirujano oncólogo / cirujano de tumores de cabeza y cuello / cirujano endocrino que trabaja Center for Advanced Surgical Oncology en Miami, Florida. Fui entrenado como cirujano en Michigan State University (2005 a 2010 ) donde fui jefe de residentes en 2010. Mi formación en oncología quirúrgica y e n tumores de cabeza y cuello se realizó en el Fox Chase Cancer Center en Filadelfia de 2010 a 2012. Al mismo tiempo, me sometí a una maestría en ciencias (investigación clínica para profesionales de la salud) en la Universidad de Drexel. A través de la Federación Internacional de Sociedades de Cabeza y Cuello / Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center realicé una sub especialidad en cirugía de cabeza y cuello / cirugia endocrina de dos años que terminó en 2016.

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