Diode Laser Excision of Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia (Heck’s Disease): A Case Report

[摘要] Introduction: Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH), also known as Heck’s disease, is a humanpapilloma virus induced proliferation of epithelial cells, which causes asymptomatic lesions in theoral mucosa. Heck’s disease is more prevalent among children or in a family. Despite the selflimitation of lesions, they may progress or cause esthetical and functional discomforts. Hence, earlydiagnosis is necessary.Case Presentation: A middle-aged man with a peripheral multiple soft, elevated, sessile, smooth,lobulated surface and nodular lesions in his right buccal mucosa was referred. The dimensions of thelesions varied from 5 to 25 mm. Through clinical and histopathological examinations, Heck’s diseasewas diagnosed. The diode laser (wavelengths of 980 nm), 1-W power using continuous waves) wasapplied serially (in 2 sessions with a 1-week interval) for surgically removing the lesions. The patientwas followed up for 6 months with no lesion recurrence, and gradual healing was observed.Conclusion: The laser is an effective treatment with no scar remaining after the procedure and bringssatisfaction to patients.

[学科分类] 基础医学

[关键词] Focal epithelial hyperplasia;Heck’s disease;Human papillomavirus (HPV);Diode laser