Other Names : Mobius syndrome
What is Moebius Syndrome ? An extremely rare congenital neurological disorder, characterized by facial paralysis and inability to move eyes from side to side.
Cause(s) :
Symptoms :
Facial paralysis
Inability to move eyes side to side
Inability to close their eyes
Strabismus
Expressionless face
Clubbed feet or missing fingers or toes
Chest-wall abnormalities
Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
Corneal erosion due to difficulty in blinking
Delayed speech due to paralysis of mouth and tongue muscles
Drooling
Diagnosis and Tests :
Tests for cranial nerves 6 and 7
Specialist to consult : Neurology
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