Familial association of supernumerary nipple with renal cancer

Cancer Genet Cytogenet. 1996 Feb;86(2):129-30. doi: 10.1016/0165-4608(95)00185-9.

Abstract

Renal adenocarcinoma and supernumerary nipple (SNN) were observed in three first-degree relatives. The autosomal dominant association may represent a manifestation of the SNN/renal field defect in this extraordinary family.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / complications
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / complications
  • Kidney Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nipples / abnormalities*
  • Pedigree