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Moebius syndrome patients frequently experience parasomnias. This case highlights narcolepsy cataplexy in Moebius syndrome, emphasizing detailed parasomnia diagnosis through hypocretin levels.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Context:

  • Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological disorder.
  • A frequent association exists between Moebius syndrome and parasomnias.

Purpose:

  • To report a case of Moebius syndrome presenting with narcolepsy cataplexy syndrome.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic process for parasomnia in Moebius syndrome.

Summary:

  • A patient with Moebius syndrome exhibited narcolepsy cataplexy symptoms.
  • Cranial MRI revealed brainstem hypoplasia, a morphological correlate of Moebius syndrome.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed by cognitive tests, polysomnography, and low cerebrospinal fluid hypocretin levels (132 pg/ml).
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  • Highlights the importance of thorough parasomnia evaluation in Moebius syndrome patients.
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