Mobius Syndrome
Synonyms
Congenital Oculofacial Paralysis, Moebius
Congenital Ophthalmoplegia and Facial Paresis
Mobius Sequence
Mobius Syndromes
Moebius Congenital Oculofacial Paralysis
Moebius Sequence
Moebius Spectrum
Moebius Syndrome
Moebius Syndromes
A syndrome of congenital facial paralysis, frequently associated with abducens palsy and other congenital abnormalities including lingual palsy, clubfeet, brachial disorders, cognitive deficits, and pectoral muscle defects. Pathologic findings are variable and include brain stem nuclear aplasia, facial nerve aplasia, and facial muscle aplasia, consistent with a multifactorial etiology. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1020)
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