Is it possible it's a supernumerary nipple?

Jennifer Stewart, IBCLC
West Virginia, USA


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On Nov 23, 2011, at 3:09 PM, Meema Spadola <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello All:
> 
> Recently joined, first time posting!
> 
> A client is hoping to get some info about the following & I'm posting with
> her permission.
> 
> She writes: "A few days ago, I got a clogged duct. Unfortunately, it was
> exactly beneath a funny looking mole that I've had my eye on (it grew and
> became darker during pregnancy). The mole is directly above my nipple.  I
> thought the pain from the duct was coming from the mole, so I called my
> dermatologist (the clogged duct is fine now after some hot showers and
> massage). He wants to remove the mole, because it changed size & color, and
> melanoma runs in my family. I am kicking myself for going to see him at all
> because I figured he would say something like this.  To make things worse,
> its not cut and dry. The mole has no earmarks for cancer, other than
> changing size and color (it got darker)-- other than that it looks normal.
> But my doctor says the only way to be 100 percent sure is to cut it off and
> biopsy it but says I would have to stop breastfeeding. Obviously, I don't
> want to do this, and would rather wait. What would you do?"
> 
> I can't imagine why the doctor believes that she would have to stop
> nursing-- she didn't get a reason from him and can't reach him now.
> 
> Any very specific information I can give her?
> 
> Thanks in advance!,
> Meema
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> Meema Spadola, PCD (DONA), CLC
> Certified Postpartum Doula
> Certified Lactation Counselor
> Brooklyn, NY
> 
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