]> 2026-07-31T11:51:55+00:00 WBR0525 0 en Esophageal varices ''' Incorrect ''' : Esophageal varices may be seen in chronic alcoholics who present with this syndrome and per se it is not a predisposing factor. Peptic ulcer Hiatal hernia ''' Correct ''' : Hiatal hernia has been found in 40 to 100 percent of patients with Mallory-Weiss tears and has been considered by some to be a necessary predisposing factor as a higher pressure gradient develops in the hernia compared with that in the rest of the stomach during retching, thereby increasing the potential for mucosal laceration. Hepatomegaly Epilepsy Emergency Room A 40 yr old male comes to the emergency department with an episode coffee-ground colored vomiting. He denies any abdominal pain, dizziness and black stools. His past history is insignificant with no similar episodes. He occasionally smokes and consumes alcohol. On examination pulse is 92/min and BP is 110/80 mmHg. Abdomen is soft and non-tender. Cardiovascular and respiratory examinations are normal. The patient underwent an endoscopy and results shows a small tear at the gastroesophagel junction with no active bleeding. What is the most likely condition associated with the patient’s disease? C Gastrointestinal 2020-10-28T00:51:29Z 2459150.5357523 WBR0525