The Electronic Cigarette Induced Oral Cavity Carcinoma - Abstract
The electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), a battery-operated device, was developed
to help smokers stop their tobacco addiction. It is handheld electronic device which
vaporizes a flavored liquid. The use of e-cigarette has been widely use in Vietnam
after it has been invented in 2003 by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik. We describe
2 cases of E-cigarette induced oral cavity carcinoma in HoChiMinh City. Family
physician, psychiatrist, dentist, and otolaryngologist should be aware of this potential
complication, and highly recommend for oral check up exam in patients smoking
E-cigarette for more than 10 years. Limiting market of e-cigarette still under on-going
process regulated for FDA (US Food Drug Administration). If you have any patient who
experienced an unexpected health or safety issue with a specific tobacco product, you
can report an adverse experience to FDA.