KISSING LESION-LOOKING ORAL MUCOSAL IRRITATION CAUSED BY SMOKE CESSATION DRUGS PURCHASED FROM A WEBSITE: CASE REPORT

Median rhomboid glossitis (mrg) is defined as the central papillary atrophy presents in the posterior region of the dorsum of the tongue. when mrg is associated with palatal lesion symetrically, it is called ‘’kissing lesion’’ and in these patients immunosupression and human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection should be considered. here we report a case of kissing lesion-like oral mucosal irritations induced by a smoking quitting product purchased from a website. although there was a suspicion of malignancy at first sight especially in palatal lesions; attentive medical history and clinical evaluation revealed the predisposan factor. drug absorbtion in oral cavity may result in chemical irritation; which behaves like immunsupression induced oral lesions clinically. physicians should be aware of such side effects and take a detailed history.