Bilateral anogenital mammary-like glands lactating in the puerperium. A clinical case

Abstract

This article presents a rare case of a woman having bilateral anogenital mammary-like glands, lactating in the postpartum period, and a surgical solution to the problem. The histology of the removed tissue corresponded to the morphology of the breast during lactation. No complications occurred after surgery.

Keywords

ectopic breast tissue / supernumerary breast / anogenital area / vulva / anogenital mammary-like glands / lactation / puerperium

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