Familial polythelia associated with dental anomalies: a case report

Colombia Médica

Mario Cantín²  Gabriel M Fonseca¹ 

[1] 1] Pathology Department B, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.[2] Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile;[1] Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile[2] Research Center for Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, Chile

关键词: Polythelia;    dental anomalies;    syndrome;    inheritance;    prevention;    cancer;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Universidad del Valle * Facultad de Salud / Universidad del Valle, Faculty of Health

【 摘 要 】

Polythelia has been defined as the presence of supernumerary nipples without accessory glandular tissue. Usually, these growths follow imaginary mammary lines running from the armpits to the groin.Although the presence of dental anomalies may occasion only a simple cosmetic problem with specific clinical considerations, the association with family polythelia has been scarcely reported.This paper reports on a case of polythelia that is associated with dental anomalies in an Argentine family and discusses suggestions for a thorough dental history and medical consultation to prevent possible pathological conditions or potential malignant transformation of mammary tissues.

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