title: Haemoptysis in pregnancy caused by a well-differentiated fetal adenocarcinoma: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Haemoptysis in pregnancy is frequently assumed to be caused by a pulmonary embolism. However, it can also be an indicator of serious pathology.
  
  
  METHODS
  We report the case of a 27-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with haemoptysis in pregnancy that was discovered to be caused by a well-differentiated fetal adenocarcinoma of the lung.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case demonstrates the importance of establishing an accurate diagnosis when a pregnant woman presents with haemoptysis and that more serious pathology should be considered if the clinical symptoms persist and/or the presumed diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is not confirmed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK. becky_thompson@hotmail.co.uk.
authors.forename: Rebecca J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Philip S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Hasleton
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Woodhead
authors.forename: Louise M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Byrd