An uncommon focal epithelial hyperplasia manifestation.
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.
dos Santos-Pinto
Lourdes
L
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, Araraquara Dental School, University of São Paulo State, São Paulo, Brazil. Ispinto@foar.unesp.br
Giro
Elisa Maria Aparecida
EM
Pansani
Cyneu Aguiar
CA
Ferrari
Junia
J
Massucato
Elaine Maria Sgavioli
EM
Spolidório
Luis Carlos
LC
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*
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002710:Chlorhexidine