Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

**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.

**Tree numbers:** - C06.405.117.468.524

**Synonyms:** - Gastroesophageal Laceration-Hemorrhage - Mucosal Lacerations-Gastroesophageal Junction - Mallory-Weiss Laceration - Mallory-Weiss Tear