A rare case of isolated congenital corneal dermoid: Literature review and histopathologic correlation

Abstract

A dermoid cyst is a benign congenital tumor that arises due to the entrapment of ectodermal elements along the line of embryonic closure. Limbal dermoid is the most common dermoid reported in the literature. However, isolated corneal dermoid has rarely been described. Here, we present a case of a 19-year-old man who presented with a giant isolated congenital corneal dermoid, which is distinct from the typical limbal dermoid histopathologically and in terms of management.