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Fatma R. Badr
Fatma R. Badrover 3 years ago
Polymazia

Polymazia

Accessory breasts, also known as polymastia, supernumerary breasts, or mammae erraticae, is the condition of having an additional breast. Extra breasts may appear with or without nipples or areolae. It is a condition and a form of atavism which is most prevalent in male humans, and often goes untreated as it is mostly harmless. In recent years, many affected women have had a plastic surgery operation to remove the additional breasts, for purely aesthetic reasons. Polymastia typically occurs in the womb during the development. During normal development, breast tissue will develop along the milk line, and additional tissue will disintegrate and be absorbed into the body. Polymastia occurs when the additional tissue doesn’t disintegrate before birth. This condition can be inherited and run in families.

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over 3 years ago

Ofcourse, it's inheritable condition Extra breast just development inferior to the normal breast, but less common breast may appear on the axillary and abdominal region. Thanks for sharing.

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over 3 years ago

More common then you think ,lots of males unaware

over 3 years ago

I see also polythelia at the mammary line, is that true ?

over 3 years ago

Yes

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