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Ophthalmology Diseases of orbit, Lids and lacrimal apparatus 01744a83

A patient with ptosis presents with retraction of the ptotic eye lid on chewing. This represents-

A
Marcus Gunn Jaw winking syndrome
B
Third nerve misdirection syndrome
C
Abducent palsy
D
Occulomotor palsy
High-Yield Explanation
*Congenital synkinetic ptosis (Marcus Gunn jaw- winking ptosis ) is characterized by retracted of the ptotic lid with jaw movement, i.e. with stimulation of ipsilateral pterygoid muscle. Ref: Khurana 7th/e p.395

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