Oral focal epithelial hyperplasia: report of three cases

Turk Patoloji Derg. 2015;31(1):60-3. doi: 10.5146/tjpath.2014.01223.

Abstract

Focal epithelial hyperplasia or Heck's disease is an infrequent asymptomatic condition caused by human papillomavirus types 13 or 32 affecting the mucous membrane of the mouth and is commonly seen in young individuals. Firstly, it was described in Indians and Eskimos, but it exists in various populations. We present three cases of Heck's disease in an Afghan immigrant family group living in Iran that seem to have familial predominance. The disease was identified as oral focal epithelial hyperplasia on the basis of histopathologic and clinical findings. The lesions were reduced significantly after 4 months of good oral hygiene. Dentists should be familiar with the clinical manifestations of these types of lesions that affect the oral cavity. In fact, histopathologic assessment and clinical observation are necessary to establish the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / pathology*
  • Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / therapy
  • Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia / virology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Mouth Mucosa / virology
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Papillomavirus Infections / pathology*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / therapy
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology
  • Remission Induction
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia of the Oral Mucosa