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"See-saw" Marcus Gunn syndrome
Vinod Kumar1, Neha Goel, Usha K Raina
1Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India. drvinod_agg@yahoo.com
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 25, 2011
Summary
This report details a rare adult case of Marcus Gunn syndrome with both classical and inverse presentations, showing unique "see-saw" eyelid movements. The study also contrasts this with the more common Marin Amat syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Marcus Gunn syndrome is a rare congenital condition causing jaw-winking.
- Acquired variants and differential diagnoses are important in adult presentations.
Observation:
- An adult patient presented with a rare combination of classical and inverse Marcus Gunn syndrome.
- The patient displayed characteristic "see-saw" eyelid movements linked to jaw motion.
Findings:
- The case highlights an unusual bilateral presentation of Marcus Gunn syndrome in an adult.
- This presentation is exceptionally rare, with distinct clinical manifestations.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Marcus Gunn syndrome's clinical spectrum.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare neurological-ophthalmic conditions in adult diagnostics.
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