Smile-Wink Phenomenon
Smile-Wink Phenomenon
This name has been given to narrowing of the palpebral fissure aggravated by smiling following a contralateral lenticulocapsular infarction. Dysarthria, facial paresis, hemiparesis with or without hemihypoesthesia, and excessive laughing with or without crying, were common accompanying features.
References
Kim JS. Smile-wink phenomenon: aggravated narrowing of palpebral fissure by smiling after lenticulocapsular stroke. Journal of Neurology2001; 248: 389-393
Cross References
Dysarthria; Facial paresis; Hemiparesis; Hypoesthesia
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