Nicotine replacement lozenges: abuse-related hyperkeratosis of the lateral border of the tongue. A case report.
A case of a white patch on the right lateral border of the tongue, found to be hyperkeratosis induced by long-term habitual placement of nicotine replacement lozenges (NiQuitin CQ) in the right lingual sulcus, is presented. The lesion became less evident once the patient varied the intraoral location and reduced his consumption of these tablets.
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Glasgow Dental Hospital & School, Oral Medicine, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JZ. kurt.naudi@northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
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D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018722:Nicotinic Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D013607:Tablets / Q000009:adverse effects; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D018722:Nicotinic Agonists; D013607:Tablets; D009538:Nicotine