In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy of supernumerary nipple and differential diagnosis from melanocytic lesions.

摘要: Supernumerary nipples (SN) represent a developmental abnormality present in 1–6% of the population at large. Although clinical diagnosis is as rule easy, this lesion can mimic lentigos and melanocytic nevi, with which it may share some dermatoscopic features. Reflectance confocal microscopy new imaging technique that allows vivo visualization normal pathologic skin structures, especially useful pigmented lesions. The reflectance microscopic features SN are described here, potential usefulness differential from its main mimics briefly discussed. Kanitakis J. In supernumerary nipple