<prompt> Mallory-Weiss tear occurs atGastro-oesophageal junctionDuodeno-jejunal flexureIleo-caecal junctionColo-rectal junction  <response>: MALLORY WEISS syndrome is seen in adults with severe prolonged vomiting, causing a longitudinal tear in the mucosa of the stomach at and just below the cardia leading to severe hematemesis.Violent vomiting may be due to a migraine or veigo or following a bout of alcohol.Common in 1 o clock position.Investigations include Hb, PCV.Treatment includes blood transfusion, IV fluids, sedation and hemostatic agents such as vasopressin. Ref: SRB;s manual of surgery,5th ed, pg no 803 