A case of male accessory nipples in the chest wall
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20210530-00237
- VernacularTitle:男性胸壁副乳头1例
- Author:
Xianyu ZHOU
1
;
Yamin RAO
;
Xue DONG
;
Yucheng QIU
;
Jun YANG
;
Fei LIU
;
Qun YANG
Author Information
1. 上海交通大学医学院附属第九人民医院整复外科，上海 200011
- Keywords:
Breast;
Accessory nipple;
Male
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2022;38(6):657-660
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Male accessory nipple is a special manifestation of accessory breast with or without presenting areola and mammary tissues. It has been recognized as a rare disease with a low prevalence. Male accessory nipples might result in embarrassing circumstances, psychological concerns, and even potential malignancy. The present study reports a case of male accessory nipples in chest wall and was treated with radical surgical resection in outpatient center at the Ninth People’s Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine in November 2019. Pathology revealed pilosebaceous units in lesions without mammary tissue. 13 months after surgery, surgical areas were observed minimal cicatrix with slight pigmentation. No relapse was filed. Patient was satisfied with the cosmetic result.
