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Mallory-Weiss syndrome

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A disorder characterized by upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding caused by longitudinal mucosal tears in the gastroesophageal junction. The tears result from retching or forceful coughing. It was initially described in alcoholics.

Identifiers
MONDO:0043247
Also known as
gastroesophageal laceration haemorrhage · gastroesophageal laceration hemorrhage · gastroesophageal laceration-hemorrhage · gastroesophageal laceration-hemorrhages · junction, mucosal Lacerations-gastroesophageal

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