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Mallory-Weiss tear diagnosed in the immediate postpartum period: a case report
Mehdi Parva1, Mark Finnegan1, Cary Keiter1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lankenau Hospital, Wynnewood PA.
Background:
Mallory-Weiss tears occur rarely during pregnancy, labour and delivery, and the puerperium, despite the increased frequency of retching and vomiting.
Case:
We describe a Mallory-Weiss syndrome diagnosed during the immediate postpartum period in a 34-year-old primigravida. The syndrome initially manifested as lower gastrointestinal bleeding and melena.
Conclusion:
If unrecognized, this complication may lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. It is important to look for an occult bleeding source with such a presentation, and prompt intervention is essential.
