Medical MCQ-A pregnant female 28 years complains of hematemesis after an episode of vomiting, on upper GI endoscopy this is the appearance, what is the most common site of this condition?

A pregnant female 28 years complains of hematemesis after an episode of vomiting, on upper GI endoscopy this is the appearance, what is the most common site of this condition?

Just below the Gastroesophageal junction

Cardia

Lower 1/3 of the esophagus

Lesser curvature of stomach

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Just below the Gastroesophageal junction

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Ans. A Just below the Gastroesophageal junction Ref- Mallory-Weiss Left and Right: A linear mucosal laceration caused by the force of vomiting, generally at or just below the esophagogastric junction, resulting in bleeding. Seen here is an elliptical-shaped mucosal tear which has stopped bleeding, from the forward view (on the left) and from the retroflexed position (on the right). Image Source-

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