Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma with associated platelet dysfunction from excessive garlic ingestion: a case report.
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.
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Department of Surgery, Pontiac General Hospital, Michigan.
Croissant
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Parliament
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Levin
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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