Focal epithelial hyperplasia treated with interferon alpha-2a.
BACKGROUND
Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) is an uncommon benign oral condition that occurs mainly in young individuals of certain racial groups.


METHODS
A 21-year-old Caucasian man presented with FEH of the oral mucosa. The patient was treated with interferon alpha-2a three times a week for 14 weeks intramuscularly (a total of 162 million units).


RESULTS
At 2 months after the end of therapy, the papular lesions showed partial regression.


CONCLUSIONS
This treatment modality should be used in cases with diffuse focal epithelial hyperplasia.
Köse
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O
Department of Dermatology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, School of Medicine Etlik, Ankara, Turkey. okose@gata.edu.tr
Akar
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A
Safali
M
M
Taştan
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HB
Kurumlu
Z
Z
Gür
A R
AR
D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017573:Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D011994:Recombinant Proteins
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha; D011994:Recombinant Proteins