title: Focal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck's disease) in a Sudanese girl: case report.
abstract: Focal epithelial hyperplasia is a rare oral mucosal condition with ethnic and familial patterns of prevalence. The exact aetiology is unknown, but a viral aetiology was suggested. The condition does not require any treatment and will regress spontaneously. A recent report considered the condition one of the oral manifestations of HIV infection. The present case report is on focal epithelial hyperplasia affecting a 9 year old Sudanese girl. The case is discussed with special emphasis on the importance of a correct diagnosis.
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authors.lastname: Ghandour
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D013397:Sudan