Pseudo-epitheliomatous Hyperplasia

Authors

  • Surajit Awsakulsutthi Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum thani, Thailand

Keywords:

Pseudo-epitheliomatous hyperplasia, chronic cutaneous wounds, PEH

Abstract

Pseudo-epitheliomatous hyperplasia (PEH) is a acanthosis characterized by hyperplastic process of the epidermis. The histological formation is abnormal and reactive epithelial proliferation that most common associated with underlying infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic conditions and chronic cutaneous wounds. Radical surgical excision is still the recommended first option and usually need wound coverage reconstruction. Alternative effective treatment may be in the future.

Author Biography

Surajit Awsakulsutthi, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathum thani, Thailand

 

 

 

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Published

2024-03-15

How to Cite

Awsakulsutthi, S. (2024). Pseudo-epitheliomatous Hyperplasia. Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal of Patronage of HM the King, 9(1), 1–5. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/agstjournal/article/view/267851

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024): Journal of the Association of General Surgeons of Thailand under the Royal of Patronage of HM the King 1/2024 2024-02-21

Section

Review article (literature review or systematic review)

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