Marcus Gunn Syndrome - A Rare Neural Misdirection Phenomenon Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

This case report describes the Marcus Gunn phenomenon (MGP), an infrequent type of congenital unwanted contractions of facial muscles that occurs in 4%-6% of patients with congenital ptosis. The defining characteristic of MGP is the affected eyelid lifting in a manner similar to the opening of the mouth.

Patient concerns

It addresses a 45-year-old man who was examined in the dental clinic with a severely decayed tooth. He exhibited evidence of normal vision and synchronous movement of his lips and eyelid.

Diagnosis

The conditions matched those of the autosomal dominant disorder with incomplete penetration, the MGP. The carious tooth was restored without the necessity for any surgical intervention.

Treatment

The patient was given appropriate dental tre

SUBMITTER: Salema HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340846 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature