Surgical management of bilateral ocular dermoid in Hariana cattle: A case report

Abstract

A stray adult cattle was brought to the People for Animal Trust, Faridabad, Haryana with a history of abnormal skin like haired mass on both the eyes. Clinical examination revealed that, there was hairy growth over the cornea and epiphora on both eyes. It was diagnosed as bilateral corneo-conjunctival dermoid based on history and clinical examination. The animal was sedated with xylazine and auriculopalpebral nerve block was given with 2% lignocaine to desentize the eye ball. Dermoid tissue on dorsal side of cornea was grasped and was excised gently by superficial keratectomy procedure.