Case Report of International Journal of Case Reports
Surgical Correction of Intra-Areolar Polythelia
Eunice Beh, TS Chong
Dr. Chong Clinic, DC Healthcare Group, 37G, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1, Taman Usahawan Kepong, 52100, Kuala Lumpur.
Intra-areolar polythelia (IAP) is an extremely rare congenital malformation with the presence of two or more nipples within a normal sized areola. This is a case report of a 25-year-old gentleman who presented with two nipples on the areola of his left breast since birth. Surgical excision was done under local anesthesia for aesthetic purpose.
Keywords: Surgical Correction, Intra-Areolar Polythelia
How to cite this article:
Eunice Beh, TS Chong. Surgical Correction of Intra-Areolar Polythelia. International Journal of Case Reports, 2020 4:127. DOI: 10.28933/ijcr-2020-04-1005
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