Mallory-Weiss syndrome
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Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Exam 2 Week 3
Exam 2 Week 3
Esophageal disorders: Clinical
Inflammatory bowel disease: Clinical
Crohn disease
Celiac disease
Congenital gastrointestinal disorders: Pathology review
Congenital disorders: Clinical
Omphalocele
Chewing and swallowing
Esophageal motility
Esophagitis: Clinical
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Clinical
Esophageal cancer
GERD, peptic ulcers, gastritis, and stomach cancer: Pathology review
Eosinophilic esophagitis (NORD)
Esophageal disorders: Pathology review
Barrett esophagus
Esophagus histology
Gastritis
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Boerhaave syndrome
Lactose intolerance
Irritable bowel syndrome
Pneumoperitoneum
Pediatric gastrointestinal bleeding: Clinical
Food allergy
Food allergies and EpiPens: Information for patients and families (The Primary School)
Antihistamines for allergies
Pediatric allergies: Clinical
Erythema multiforme
Serum sickness
Anaphylaxis
Gastrointestinal hormones
Peptic ulcer
Peptic ulcers and stomach cancer: Clinical
Gastric cancer
Anatomy of the peritoneum and peritoneal cavity
Intestinal malrotation
Volvulus
Peritonitis
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A 28-year-old man is brought to the emergency department for evaluation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The patient had spent the evening at a bar with friends and consumed 7-10 shots of liquor. Shortly after leaving the bar, he felt nauseated and vomited multiple times. The last episode of vomiting produced bright red emesis. The patient denies dyspnea or recent trauma. Past medical history is notable for asthma, for which he takes albuterol as needed. His vitals are within normal limits. Physical examination reveals a thin male in mild distress. Cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal exams are noncontributory. The patient has no additional episodes of hematemesis. Laboratory testing reveals the following findings:
Which of the following would be most useful in providing a definitive diagnosis of the patient’s condition?
Laboratory value | Result |
Sodium | 139 mg/dL |
Potassium | 3.8 mg/dL |
Chloride | 100 mg/dL |
Bicarbonate | 33 mg/dL |
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Alcoholism p. 589
Mallory-Weiss syndrome in p. 384
Bulimia nervosa p. 584
Mallory-Weiss syndrome and p. 384
Hematemesis p. 384
Mallory-Weiss syndrome p. 723
Mallory-Weiss syndrome p. 384, 723
Vomiting
Mallory-Weiss syndrome p. 384
Summary
Mallory-Weiss syndrome, also known as gastroesophageal laceration syndrome, refers to longitudinal laceration(s) in the mucosa at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. This can lead to bleeding especially following forceful vomiting.
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is commonly seen in people with alcoholism or bulimia, but it can also be found in other conditions associated with forceful vomiting's such as food poisoning. People with Mallory-Weiss Syndrome can present with painful hematemesis.