| Title |
A Review of Anatomy, Physiology, and Benign Pathology of the Nipple
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Annals of Surgical Oncology, August 2015
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| DOI | 10.1245/s10434-015-4760-4 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Kimberly Stone, Amanda Wheeler |
| Abstract |
The nipple and areola are pigmented areas of modified skin that connect with the underlying gland of the breast via ducts. The fairly common congenital anomalies of the nipple include inversion, clefts, and supernumerary nipples. The anatomy of the nipple areolar complex is discussed as a foundation to review anatomical variants, and the physiologic development of the nipple, including changes in puberty and pregnancy, as well as the basis of normal physiologic discharge, are addressed. Skin conditions affecting the nipple include eczema, which, while similar to eczema occurring elsewhere on the body, poses unique aspects in terms of diagnosis and treatment. This article concludes with discussion on the benign abnormalities that develop within the nipple, including intraductal papilloma and nipple adenoma. |
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| Student > Bachelor | 10 | 14% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 9 | 13% |
| Student > Master | 8 | 11% |
| Other | 5 | 7% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 3 | 4% |
| Other | 13 | 18% |
| Unknown | 23 | 32% |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 27 | 38% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 8% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 2 | 3% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 | 3% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 1% |
| Other | 8 | 11% |
| Unknown | 25 | 35% |
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