Massive haemoptysis caused by Mycobacterium xenopi.

A 62-year-old man presented with haemoptysis and radiographic features compatible with pulmonary tuberculosis. His course was complicated by severe haemoptysis that required surgical lobectomy. Mycobacterium xenopi was cultured from sputum and lung tissue. The post-operative course was complicated by gastro-intestinal haemorrhage and the patient died.