Marcus Gunn Jaw Winking Phenomenon
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
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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