A corneal dermoid is a benign congenital mass usually affecting the lateral limbal region. A 3-month old male Shih Tzu dog with abnormal tissue on right cornea was referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of Seoul National University. On ophthalmic examination, there was no evidence of visual impairment. Slit lamp biomicroscopy assessment revealed a mass, located in the inferior and temporal part of right cornea. The lesion was typically hemispheric and covered with pink skin. Superficial keratectomy was performed to remove the mass. On histopathological examination, the lesion was diagnosed as a corneal dermoid. Four months after operation, there had been no recurrence and hair regrowth.

Keywords: cornea, dermoid, superficial keratectomy