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.