Metastatic unknown primary tumour presenting in pregnancy: a rarity posing an ethical dilemma

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Journal of Medical Ethics 33 (8):442-443 (2007)
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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

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10.1136/jme.2006.017285

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