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Main Symptoms of Supernumerary Nipple and Breast Malformations

Supernumerary nipple and breast malformations are extra breast parts that develop along the “milk line” before birth. They can show up anywhere from the armpit to the groin and range from tiny moles to full extra breasts. The commonest form is a single spare nipple—often a small, pink- or brown-tinted bump under the normal breast or in the armpit. It may look like a freckle and is easy to miss until hormone changes make it swell or tingle during periods, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Some people have a complete extra breast with gland tissue, areola, and even a nipple that enlarges... Learn more

Main Clinical Manifestations of Nipple Inversion

Nipple inversion is the inward dimpling or retraction of the nipple-areolar complex, which may be congenital, physiologic, or pathologic. Symptoms range from cosmetic concern alone to indicators of underlying malignancy. Accurate classification (grades I–III) and recognition of associated features guide appropriate imaging and surgical management. Cosmetic deformityVisible inward folding that may be intermittent (grade I) or permanent (grades II–III), producing an umbilicated or slit-like appearance. Difficulty with lactationInability to achieve effective latch; milk stasis and cracked epithelium increase the risk of mastitis and painful fissures. Nipple-areolar hygiene impairmentMoisture trapping fosters maceration, malodour, and recurrent bacterial or candidal infection. Spontaneous or... Learn more