Metastatic unknown primary tumour presenting in pregnancy: a rarity posing an ethical dilemma. Issue 8 (30th July 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patni, Shalini; Wagstaff, John; Tofazzal, Nasima; Bonduelle, Myriam; Moselhi, Marsham; Kevelighan, Euan; Edwards, Steve
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical ethics. Volume 33:Issue 8(2007)
• Page Start: 442
• Page End: 443
• Publication Date: 2007-07-30
• Subjects: ethics -- fetus -- malignancy -- pregnancy -- unknown primary; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; 174.2
• DOI: 10.1136/jme.2006.017285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-6800

Abstract

Abstract : This brief report raises the ethical dilemma encountered by an obstetrician involved in the care of a pregnant woman with life-threatening disease. This is a particularly difficult issue if the maternal well-being is in conflict with the survival of the unborn child.