Research article summary (published 28 Apr 2007):

Marcus Gunn Jaw-Winking synkinesis in a neonate.

Full Abstract

This report describes a 9-day-old female infant admitted for hypocalcemic seizures. The hypocalcemia was treated, but the infant was noted to have vesico-ureteral reflux and a mild ptosis of her left eye with rhythmic blinking during bottle feeding. The eye findings were subsequently diagnosed as Marcus Gunn jaw-winking Synkinesis.

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Author information

Author/s: Koelsch, Emily (E); Harrington, John W (JW);

Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Section of General Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society (Mov Disord), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Apr; vol 22 (issue 6) : pp 871-3

Dates: Created 2007/05/01; Completed 2007/07/12;

PMID: 17290450, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Calcium Chloride - therapeutic use Female Functional Laterality Humans

Infant, Newborn Movement Disorders - physiopathology Pupil Disorders - diagnosis; drug therapy; physiopathology Treatment Outcome

Associated Chemicals: Calcium Chloride (10043-52-4)

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