Abstract
The unusual features of this case are: 1. 1. A bilateral nodular toxic goiter with areas of calcification, etc., was present. 2. 2. No primary tuberculous lesion else-where in the body was demonstrated. 3. 3. Tuberculosis of the eye followed about five weeks after the thyroidectomy. This was undoubtedly metastatic and was probably brought about by the operation. 4. 4. There was complete recovery of the eye following treatment with old tuberculin and the patient was in perfect health six months after the operation. The eye healed completely, 35 pounds in weight were gained, and the basal metabolic rate was plus 4.
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