<prompt> Most common site of tear in Mallory-weiss syndrome is inUpper esophagusMid operationLower esophagusCardia stomach  <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,3 rd ed, pg no 734 