Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Phenomenon

Abstract

Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Phenomenon (MGJWP) is a synkinetic phenomenon which can be congenital or acquired in certain cases, presenting unilaterally or bilaterally and could also be present without ptosis. Patient usually adapts to it and surgical procedures are available for correction, if debilitating. Here we report a case of 20 year old male who was asymptomatic and was detected to have Marcus Gunn jaw winking phenomenon incidentally.

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Rajamanickam CR

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Rajamanickam CR (2017). Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Phenomenon. International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research, 5(1), 244-246. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-418375