Focal epithelial hyperplasia caused by human papillomavirus 13.
Focal epithelial hyperplasia is a benign, papulo-nodular disease of the oral cavity. It is rare, affecting primarily Native American populations during childhood. It is closely associated with human papillomavirus 13 and 32. This report describes the diagnosis of 2 cases of focal epithelial hyperplasia in children from southern Guyana. The diagnosis was made using clinical criteria, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.
Saunders
Natasha R
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Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
Scolnik
Dennis
D
Rebbapragada
Anuradha
A
Koelink
Eric
E
Craw
Lindsey
L
Roth
Sherryn
S
Aronson
Leya
L
Perusini
Stephen
S
Silverman
Michael S
MS
D052685:Alphapapillomavirus / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002648:Child; D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D017573:Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*; D006172:Guyana; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000821:virology*; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction
D004279:DNA, Viral