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Gunn's phenomenon
Also known as:
Marcus Gunn’s phenomenon
Gunn's syndrome
Gunn’s jaw winking phenomenon
Gunn's jaw winking syndrome
Marcus Gunn ptosis
Marcus Gunn's syndrome
Marcus Gunn's synkinesis
Associated persons:
Robert Marcus Gunn
Description:
Syndrome of ptosis in which chewing or lateral movement of the jaw causes elevation of the eyelid. Inherited, congenital, or acquired condition. When acquired, condition may appear at any age. It may occur in successive generations. Inheritance is irregular dominant.
Bibliography:
- R. Marcus Gunn:
Congenital ptosis with peculiar associated movements of the affected lid.
Transactions of the Ophthalmological Societies of the United Kingdom, London, 1883, 3: 283-287.
- W. W. Sinclair:
Abnormal associated movements of the eyelids.
Ophthalmic Review, 1895, 14: 307-311.
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