A case of Mallory-Weiss syndrome secondary to chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting

Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Scientific Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 3

Abstract

Mallory-Weiss syndrome is a rare complication of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. We report one such case of hematemesis in a patient with chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), secondary to Mallory-Weiss syndrome.

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Afzal SF, Ramakrishna KA, Saikumar B, Sambasivaiah K

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  • EP ID EP602590
  • DOI 10.17727/JMSR.2016/4-026
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Afzal SF, Ramakrishna KA, Saikumar B, Sambasivaiah K (2016). A case of Mallory-Weiss syndrome secondary to chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Journal of Medical and Scientific Research, 4(3), 110-111. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-602590