A Rare Case of Intra-Areolar Polythelia

Abstract

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Intra-Areolar Polythelia: A Case Report of a Rare Anomaly

“…Polythelia is a rare congenital malformation caused by developmental abnormalities. Although polythelia is relatively common, IAP is an extremely rare type 1 . To date, there are fewer than 20 cases of IAP published in journal.…”

“…In normal development, the milk line regresses except in the anterior thorax. Polythelia is believed to result from the persistence of milk lines 1 . Polythelia occurs along the milk line, and is mainly distributed in the axillary, subclavian, and sternum regions.…”