title: Unexplained alveolar hemorrhage associated with Ginkgo and ginseng use.
abstract: The author presents a case of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a woman consuming Ginkgo biloba extract and ginseng. The patient had no illnesses or exposures that would predispose to diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, and an extensive evaluation revealed no etiology. The patient has had no further bleeding since discontinuing Ginkgo biloba extract and ginseng 1 year ago.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center †Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
authors.forename: Paul V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Carlile
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D020441:Ginkgo biloba / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D005894:Panax / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D010936:Plant Extracts