A 2-month old Quarter Horse filly presented, since few hours after birth, increased bilateral volume in the parotid gland region, with progressive enlargement. The radiographic examination revealed bilateral tympany of guttural pouch. Surgery was performed by medial septal fenestration. In addition, partial ressection of mucous membrane of the pharingeal orifice was performed. The disease was healed without recurrences.
guttural pouch; tympany; foal
