Question 201 · LEK · Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Mallory-Weiss syndrome means:
- A. spastic esophageal spasm.
- B. hepatic vein thrombosis.
- C. irritable bowel syndrome.
- D. haemorrhage from the ruptured mucosa in the area of the cardia.
- E. thrombocythaemia after splenectomy.
Hint
Think about what forceful retching does to the mucosa at the gastro-oesophageal junction.
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