Two cases of submucosal haematoma of the oesophagus and Mallory-Weiss tear.
Submucosal haematoma of the oesophagus is an uncommon condition which may be under-recognised. Presentation may be with chest pain, dysphagia or haematemesis. Endoscopy, CT scan, barium meal or a combination of these modalities makes the diagnosis. Most patients make a full recovery.
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Department of Geriatrics, Glanclwyd Hospital, Rhyl, Denbighshire, UK.
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D000368:Aged; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008309:Mallory-Weiss Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014839:Vomiting / Q000150:complications