title: Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma with associated platelet dysfunction from excessive garlic ingestion: a case report.
abstract: The authors report a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma causing paraplegia secondary to a qualitative platelet disorder from excessive garlic ingestion. The case also demonstrates satisfactory recovery from thoracic spinal epidural hematoma in a nonagenarian. Recovery from severe spinal cord compression can occur even in the very elderly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Pontiac General Hospital, Michigan.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Croissant
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Parliament
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Levin
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001791:Blood Platelet Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D004032:Diet; D005737:Garlic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010946:Plants, Medicinal