[Oral and XXXX due to betel nut chewing].

@entity82 @entity66 @entity96 @entity5 @entity33 @entity1544 @entity418 @entity2521
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Betel chewing is common in India and southeast Asia. It shows mild psychostimulatory effects but with prolonged use there is a risk of @entity66 . Surprisingly, betel nut associated disorders are rarely discussed in the dermatological literature. METHODS: A review about betel nut associated disease is given based on a literature review and our own experiences. RESULTS: Both benign and @entity5 can be induced by betel nut chewing. Betel causes reddish discoloration of teeth, @entity2521 and @entity33 . @entity82 is a precancerous disease that may eventually develop into @entity1544 ( @entity1544 ). Among @entity5 induced by betel quid, @entity1544 is the most important but @entity418 and @entity96 can also be observed. The available treatments are of limited value. CONCLUSIONS: Betel nut chewing has its own morbidity and mortality due to the induction of benign and @entity5 . There is a lack of controlled trials although both betel nut chewing and the associated diseases are common.
