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ACCESSORY NIPPLE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMIC DISEASES: A CASE SERIES AND LITERATURE REVIEW

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Sunil — Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Lady Hardinge Medical College Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
Shrayash Singh — Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Lady Hardinge Medical College Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
Shubham Verma — Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Lady Hardinge Medical College Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
Mukta Rani — Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Lady Hardinge Medical College Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
Shashank Tyagi — Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi
Published 30 Apr 2025 Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025), pp. 133-139
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Abstract

Accessory nipples (AN) are a common anomaly usually restricted to cosmetic concerns. However, presence of accessory nipple may suggest systemic diseases, particularly renal and urinary tract pathology. A case series links systemic diseases found during general physical examination and autopsy to AN. Complete examinations are recommended to exclude associated urinary pathology.
KeywordsAccessory nippleSystemic diseasesRenal pathology

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