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¹Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Murcia, Spain. majornet@um.es

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Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) is a benign oral condition caused by human papillomavirus. This case report details a 31-year-old male diagnosed with FEH, highlighting its common clinical presentation.

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Area of Science:

Oral Pathology
Dermatology
Virology

Background:

Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) is a benign, asymptomatic oral mucosal condition.
It is characterized by papules, primarily on the lower lip, but also affecting other oral areas.
FEH is etiologically linked to specific human papillomavirus (HPV) subtypes, notably HPV 13 and 32.

Observation:

A clinical case of a 31-year-old male presenting with oral lesions is described.
The lesions exhibited clinical features consistent with Focal epithelial hyperplasia.
Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of FEH.

Findings:

The patient's lesions were clinically and histologically identified as Focal epithelial hyperplasia.
The presentation aligns with the known epidemiological distribution of FEH across various populations.
The case underscores the typical manifestation of FEH, even in adult patients.

Implications:

This case contributes to the understanding of Focal epithelial hyperplasia presentation and diagnosis.
It reinforces the etiological role of human papillomavirus in FEH.
The report serves as a reference for clinicians encountering similar oral lesions.