L.H. Ishida, H.R.N. Alves, A.M. Munhoz, C. Kaimoto, L.C. Ishida, F.L. Saito, R. Gemperlli, M.C. Ferreira
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Abstract
The absence of nipple–areola complex is a rare entity and is always associated with other anomalies. This paper described a case of bilateral athelia without other alterations.
The atrophy of the dense mesenchyme due to absence of parathyroid hormone-related protein produced in epithelium may lead to nipple involution. Further cases should be studied to corroborate this theory.