Extensive focal epithelial hyperplasia: case report.
Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) is a rare benign lesion caused by human papillomavirus subtype 13 or 32. The condition occurs in numerous populations and ethnic groups. A higher incidence in close communities and among family members indicates infectious pathogenesis. A 21-year-old woman with FEH is described, in whom the lesions had persisted for 10 years. A literature review is also presented, with emphasis on manifestations in the oral mucosa and histopathological features.
Durso
Braz Campos
BC
São Lucas Dental School, Rondônia, Brazil. patologiabucal@yahoo.com.br
Pinto
José Marcelo Vargas
JM
Jorge
Jacks
J
de Almeida
Oslei Paes
OP
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D017573:Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*; D027383:Papillomaviridae; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000473:pathology* / Q000821:virology