Abstract
IntroductionAccessory or supernumerary nipples can be applied when more than 2 breasts present in human beings. Usually they are seen in the embryonic milk line; however, their presence outside this line is extremely rare.A 14-year-old boy presented to the surgical consultation room complaining from a round brown skin lesion over the right shoulder area, there were no symptoms associated with this lesion but the family was worried about it. During examination the lesion was diagnosed on the basis of clinical examination and appearance as a supernumerary nipple located over the right scapula. This is an extremely rare location, and no case has been reported before. The family was reassured about the diagnosis that this condition is congenital and the patient discharged with no specific treatment. ConclusionAccessory nipple is not uncommon, and may present in some rare locations. The main work up should be reassurance of the patient about the diagnosis, and most patients need no intervention however it may be removed for cosmetic concerns, if enlarge in size, or associated with any symptom.
Highlights
Accessory or supernumerary nipples can be applied when more than 2 breasts present in human beings
Many terms had been used to describe the presence of this condition, like Supernumerary breast tissue, Polythelia, polymastia, ectopic breast tissue, and accessory nipple [1,2,3,4]
A 14-year-old boy presented to the surgical consultation room because his mother was worried about a round brown skin lesion over the right scapula which enlarged in size and became deeper in color over the last year, there were no symptoms associated with this lesion but the family was worried about it
Summary
Accessory or supernumerary nipples can be applied when more than 2 breasts present in human beings. They are seen in the embryonic milk line; their presence outside this line is extremely rare. During examination the lesion was diagnosed on the basis of clinical examination and appearance as a supernumerary nipple located over the right scapula. This is an extremely rare location, and no case has been reported before. The main work up should be reassurance of the patient about the diagnosis, and most patients need no intervention it may be removed for cosmetic concerns, if enlarge in size, or associated with any symptom
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