Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome


A condition characterized by mucosal tears at the ESOPHAGOGASTRIC JUNCTION, sometimes with HEMATEMESIS. Typically it is caused by forceful bouts of retching or VOMITING.


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