Woman Develops Rare Case of Polythelia During Pregnancy, Apollo Hospitals Specialist Weighs In

Viral Social Media Post Highlights Rare Breast Condition

A Jasmine, a new mother, has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram after discovering that a darkened patch and swelling in her armpit was extra breast tissue with a third nipple. This revelation came shortly after she delivered her second baby.

According to her post, a lactation consultant examined her and identified the swelling as axillary breast tissue, also known as a supernumerary nipple. This condition is a normal extension of breast glandular tissue that tapers into the underarm.

Key Statistics:

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• 3% of women are born with a supernumerary nipple.
• The axillary tail of the breast can produce milk if it has active mammary glands.

Medical Expertise:

Dr. Rooma Sinha, an obstetrician and gynaecologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, explained that Jasmine's description is consistent with the axillary tail of the breast, a normal extension of breast glandular tissue. Dr. Sinha noted that while humans can have supernumerary nipples along the embryonic milk line, it does not extend down to the thigh.

Treatment Options:

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Surgical removal is an option for women who experience discomfort, cosmetic concerns, or recurrent swelling due to axillary breast tissue.

Key Takeaways:

• The axillary tail of the breast can feel like a lump or thickened area, particularly during hormonal changes.
• Supernumerary nipples are a rare condition, but can be treated surgically if necessary.