Guttural pouch tympany

GUTTURAL POUCH TYMPANY

  • Definition
    • It is a nonpainful distention of the guttural pouch with air characterized by an external swelling in the parotid region.
  • Incidence
    • It is usually observed in young foals, although horses up to 20 months of age may be considered for this disorder.
    • It appears to be more prevalent in fillies than in colts.
    • Usually only one guttural pouch is affected but it may occur bilaterally.
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