title: Familial polythelia associated with dental anomalies: a case report.
abstract: Polythelia has been defined as the presence of supernumerary nipples without accessory glandular tissue. Usually, these growths follow imaginary mammary lines running from the armpits to the groin. Although the presence of dental anomalies may occasion only a simple cosmetic problem with specific clinical considerations, the association with familial polythelia has been scarcely reported. This paper reports on a case of polythelia that is associated with dental anomalies in an Argentine family and discusses suggestions for a thorough dental history and medical consultation to prevent possible pathological conditions or potential malignant transformation of mammary tissues.
authors: Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina. ; Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.
authors: Gabriel M
authors: GM
authors: Fonseca
authors: Doctoral Program in Morphological Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile ; Research Center for Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, Chile.
authors: Mario
authors: M
authors: Cantín
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009558:Nipples / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Polythelia; cancer; dental anomalies; inheritance; prevention; syndrome