Open AccessOral multifocal epithelial hyperplasia: An unusual entity
Author(s) -
Karthikeya Patil,
Mahima V Guledgud,
CJ Sanjay,
Bharathi Penumatsa
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
international journal of applied and basic medical research/international journal of applied and basic medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2248-9606
pISSN - 2229-516X
DOI - 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_252_18
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , histopathology , tongue , oral mucosa , lesion , buccal mucosa , pathology , oral cavity , disease , dermatology , dentistry
Multifocal epithelial hyperplasia (Heck's disease) is a rare, contagious, asymptomatic, and benign disease affecting the oral mucosa. It is usually seen in childhood and adolescence and is noted only in specific groups in certain geographical regions. The lesion is clinically characterized by the presence of multiple small papules or nodules in the oral cavity, especially on the labial mucosa, buccal mucosa, and tongue. Histopathology is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment remains unspecific, although surgical excision, CO 2 laser therapy, and topical antivirals are in use. We present a clinical case of a 65-year-old Indian male with multiple oral lesions that clinically and histologically resemble Heck's disease.