2187. A rare case of an ocular dermoid in a cat in Singapore

A rare case of ocular dermoid in a cat in Singapore.


Dermoids are ectopic eye tissues. They are non-cancerous tissues growing inside the conjuncitval, sclera or cornea or scleral-cornea areas.  It is congenital and is said to have familiar cause.

In this cat, the dermoid is present in the lateral canthus on the sclera and corneal tissues. it causes epiphora.

SURGICAL TREATMENT

1. Scalpel blade No. 11.

2. I have used electro-surgery to excise the dermoid off the cornea in a Shih Tzu (see video). It is very effective in stopping epiphora and conjunctivitis.

Dermoids are uncommon and is said to be rare in cats.  In general practice, vets will rarely see such cases unless they are from cat breeders. No seller can sell such kittens.

Use surgical blade No. 11

 A dermoid usually has hairs whereas a pterygium does not have hairs.


VIDEO

1.  cat dermoid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hwuWx4T83I