title: An uncommon focal epithelial hyperplasia manifestation.
abstract: Focal epithelial hyperplasia is a rare, contagious disease associated with infection of the oral mucosa by human papillomavirus types 13 or 32, characterized by multiple soft papules of the same color as the adjacent normal mucosa. It mainly affects the lower lip, buccal mucosa, and tongue. The purpose of this case report was to describe a rare verrucal lesion located in the upper gingiva that was clinically and histologically consistent with focal epithelial hyperplasia.
authors: Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara Dental School, University of São Paulo State, São Paulo, Brazil. Ispinto@foar.unesp.br
authors: Lourdes
authors: L
authors: dos Santos-Pinto
authors: Elisa Maria Aparecida
authors: EM
authors: Giro
authors: Cyneu Aguiar
authors: CA
authors: Pansani
authors: Junia
authors: J
authors: Ferrari
authors: Elaine Maria Sgavioli
authors: EM
authors: Massucato
authors: Luis Carlos
authors: LC
authors: Spolidório
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D017573:Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002710:Chlorhexidine