Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma with associated platelet dysfunction from excessive garlic ingestion: a case report.

Rose, K D; Croissant, P D; Parliament, C F; Levin, M B · Neurosurgery · 1990

case_report · Level V

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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.

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