Abstract

FONSECA, Gabriel M  and  CANTIN, Mario. Family polythelia associated with dental anomalies: a case report. Colomb. Med. [online]. 2014, vol.45, n.1, pp.45-47. ISSN 1657-9534.

Abstract Polythelia is defined as the presence of supernumerary nipples without the presence of additional mammary gland, within the milk line extending from the axilla to the pubic region. Though the presence of dental anomalies can create a simple esthetic problem with specific clinical considerations, the association with familial polythelia has rarely been reported. A report of association of dental anomalies and polythelia in an Argentine family is presented and the considerations about the dental practice suggesting a careful anamnesis and referral to a medical consultation with regard to possible pathologic conditions or potentially malignant transformation of accessory breasts are discussed.

Keywords : Polythelia; dental anomalies; syndrome; inheritance; prevention; cancer.

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