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The First Case of E-Cigarette-Induced Polycythemia.
Marika Okuni-Watanabe1, Keiji Kurata1,2, Kimikazu Yakushijin1,2
1Department of Hematology, Kobe City Medical Center West Hospital, 2-4, Ichiban-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo 653-0013, Japan.
This case study presents the first instance of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use leading to polycythemia, a condition of increased red blood cells. Quitting e-cigarette use resolved the condition, highlighting a potential health risk associated with these devices.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Toxicology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Polycythemia is characterized by elevated hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
- While JAK2 V617F mutation is a common cause, other factors can induce polycythemia.
- Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are increasingly used, but their long-term health effects, including hematological impacts, require further investigation.
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