Mallory-Weiss Syndrome with Oesophageal Tear: A Case Report

Abstract

A 67-year-old male patient presented to the hospital with complaints of mild-grade fever, gradually progressive cough, and frequent episodes of vomiting. The initial diagnosis was acute gastritis with severe dehydration. The patient had a medical history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for 2 years and Hypertension (HTN) for 20 years, for which he was already receiving treatment. Due to continuous bleeding, an urgent endoscopy was performed, revealing a linear tear in the mucous membrane of the oesophageal region, leading to a diagnosis of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome (MWS). The patient was treated with antibiotics, antipyretics, antiemetics, and antacids. Subsequently, The patient was symptomatically improved, leading to his discharge from the hospital. Keywords: Mallory Weiss Syndrome (MWS), Hypertension (HTN), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)