Successful Breastfeeding Outcome of a Woman with a Nevus of the Nipple: A Case Study

Unusual conditions of the nipple and breast may interfere with breastfeeding. Nevi of the nipple are rare, and breastfeeding outcomes of women with this condition have only been briefly reported in the literature. This case describes the proactive lactation management and successful breastfeeding ou...

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Published in:Journal of human lactation 2016-05, Vol.32 (2), p.361-363
Main Authors: Yikilmaz, Şirin Roza, Wilson-Clay, Barbara
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast Feeding
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Nevus - diagnosis
Nipples
Nursing
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
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Summary:Unusual conditions of the nipple and breast may interfere with breastfeeding. Nevi of the nipple are rare, and breastfeeding outcomes of women with this condition have only been briefly reported in the literature. This case describes the proactive lactation management and successful breastfeeding outcome of a woman with a large, roughly textured nevus located on her right nipple and areola.
ISSN:0890-3344
1552-5732
DOI:10.1177/0890334415627026