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ArticleSAGE open medical case reports2025

Beyond the normal breast anatomy: A case of benign bilateral accessory breasts.

Joshua Lewis, Chiedza Mutindori, Blancheneige Beohon, Bryce Gantt, Nia Hammett, Akeem Henry, Alexis Kitchens, Calah Burros, Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-Obe

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Joshua LewisJohn Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4785-2011
Chiedza MutindoriJohn Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Blancheneige BeohonJohn Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Bryce GanttCollege of medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Nia HammettBrody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA.
Akeem HenrySchool of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, USA.
Alexis KitchensMorehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Calah BurrosDepartment of Biology, Prairie View A&M University, TX, USA.
Oyetokunbo Ibidapo-ObeDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.

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Abstract

Accessory breast tissue, or polymastia, is a rare developmental anomaly resulting from incomplete regression of the embryonic mammary ridge. While often asymptomatic, accessory breast tissue can respond to hormonal fluctuations, leading to pain, swelling, or lactation. We present the case of a 39-year-old woman with bilateral axillary accessory breast tissue and accessory nipples, who reported cyclical pain and lactation from the accessory tissue during nursing. Her symptoms, exacerbated during menstruation, significantly impacted her quality of life. Diagnostic imaging confirmed benign glandular tissue, and surgical excision was performed for symptom relief. Histopathological analysis revealed no malignancy. This case highlights the clinical importance of recognizing accessory breast tissue as a potential source of cyclical axillary symptoms and underscores the need for timely diagnosis and tailored surgical management.

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accessory breast tissueaxillary massbreast development anomaliescase reportcyclical breast painectopic breast tissuehormonal breast changespolymastiasupernumerary breastsurgical excision

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PMCPMC12256733

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