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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Definition
: A condition characterized by mucosal tears at the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION, sometimes with HEMATEMESIS. Typically it is caused by forceful bouts of retching or VOMITING.
Other names
Syndrome, Mallory-
Weiss; Mucosal Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal Junctions; Mucosal Lacerations Gastroesophageal Junction; Mallory Weiss Tear; Mallory Weiss Syndrome; Mallory Weiss Laceration; Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal Junctions, Mucosal; Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal Junction, Mucosal; Laceration-
Hemorrhages, Gastroesophageal; Laceration-
Hemorrhage, Gastroesophageal; Laceration, Mallory-
Weiss; Junctions, Mucosal Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal; Junction, Mucosal Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal; Gastroesophageal Laceration-
Hemorrhages; Gastroesophageal Laceration Hemorrhage; Mucosal Lacerations-
Gastroesophageal Junction; Mallory-
Weiss Tear; Mallory-
Weiss Laceration; Gastroesophageal Laceration-
Hemorrhage