This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Hemoptysis is commonly seen in: March 2011 
Select and explain. 
A. Pulmonary thromboembolism, B. Miliary tuberculosis, C. Pneumoconiosis, D. None of the above
A: Pulmonary thromboembolism
Answer: A: Pulmonary thromboembolism 
Explanation: Ans. A: Pulmonary thromboembolism Pulmonary thromboembolism is a common cause of haemoptysis Tuberculosis is a commoner cause of haemoptysis (but military TB has not been mentioned as such)