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Supernumerary Nipple: Multimedia
Updated: Jun 26, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: Supernumerary nipple in a neonate. Courtesy of Dr P. Merlob. |
![]() | Media file 2: Supernumerary nipple (bilateral) in an adolescent girl. |
![]() | Media file 3: Supernumerary nipple in an adolescent boy. Courtesy of Dr B. Fisher. |
![]() | Media file 4: Ectopic supernumerary nipple on the shoulder. Courtesy of Dr B. Fisher. |
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Keywords
accessory nipples, polythelia, SN, polymastia, extra nipples








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