A rare case of dermoid cyst associated with parotid gland in a male buffalo calf

The report describes a 1.5-month-old male buffalo calf weighing 45 kg presented with a history of soft swelling in the right temporal region since birth. The dorsoventral radiograph of the skull revealed no bony structure in the region of soft tissue swelling. However, the teeth of the right-side mandible were severely mal-aligned. The ultrasound scans of the swelling showed anechoic contents with no blood supply. The echocardiography and chest radiography ruled out any congenital heart defect. The surgical procedure includes draining of the cystic swelling and placement of Foley's catheter under sedation and local infiltration anaesthesia. The inner lining of the swelling had a lathery appearance with small hair on it, which was removed and sent for histopathology, which diagnosed the condition as a dermoid cyst associated with the parotid gland. Telephonic follow-up at 2 month reported a moderate reoccurrence of the swelling; however, the owner denied treatment. The study reports a rare dermoid cyst associated with a parotid gland in a male buffalo calf and recommends removal/chemical destruction of the affected gland along with the drainage for a successful outcome.