Polythelia and associated hydronephrosis: a case report in neonatal age

Abstract: Polythelia, the presence of supernumerary nipples, is a common anomaly usually limited to cosmetic concerns. However, the existence of accessory mammary tissue may indicate associated anomalies of the kidneys and the urinary tract or other systemic diseases. The association of these anomalies and systemic disease is often controversial, although some authors report their significance in neonates and infants. We report the association of accessory nipple and right-sided hydronephrosis in a female term newborn. Prenatal ultrasound monitoring did not indicate hydronephrosis and it was diagnosed after birth with an ultrasound examination of the newborn, which was due to a fever and suspected urinary infection. We consider that in symptomatic infants with accessory breast tissue, a thorough physical examination, urine analysis, and renal ultrasound should be done in order to exclude associated urinary tract abnormalities.

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• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

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• Bibliographic citation: Polythelia and associated hydronephrosis: a case report in neonatal age ; volume:4 ; number:2 ; year:2015 ; pages:149-150 ; extent:2 ; Case reports in perinatal medicine ; 4, Heft 2 (2015), 149-150 (gesamt 2)

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• Creator: Zakanj, Zora ; Kotrulja, Lena

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• DOI: 10.1515/crpm-2014-0025
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2411121512574.107129733451
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.