Catalog
Focal epithelial hyperplasia of oral mucous membranes
Link to WHO Definition
Focal epithelial hyperplasia of oral mucous membranes – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/155264956
Otherwise known as Heck disease, this is due to infection of the oral mucosa by human papillomavirus types 13 or 32. It most commonly presents as multiple smooth mucosal papules, giving rise to a cobblestone appearance. It is particularly common in children from native communities of the Americas with incidence rates of up to 30% reported.