Mariana Sousa SANTOS, Filomena SANTOS, Ana Manuela SILVA, Raquel PENTEADO, Teresa Reis SILVA, Nadia LAEZZA, Joana LOPES, Rita PANCAS, Inês Romão LUZ, Alexandra DINIS, Miguel FÉLIX
The Journal of Pediatric Research - 2026;13(2):189-192
Hemoptysis in children is uncommon and may represent a life-threatening condition. Its rarity and broad differential diagnosis often delay the recognition of potentially serious underlying causes. Awareness of neoplastic etiologies, even in healthy children, is essential in order to avoid diagnostic delay and ensure optimal outcomes.