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  • Neurology
  • Teratology
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disorder characterized by facial nerve and abducens nerve palsy.
  • Medical abortion using misoprostol is a common procedure, but potential teratogenic effects require ongoing investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Moebius syndrome in a newborn exposed to first-trimester misoprostol.
  • To highlight the potential association between early gestational misoprostol use and congenital anomalies.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing clinical presentation, radiological findings (MRI), and diagnosis.
  • Review of maternal medical history including first-trimester misoprostol exposure for medical abortion.

Main Results:

  • The newborn exhibited clinical features of Moebius syndrome, including cranial nerve dysfunction, hypotonia, and feeding difficulties.
  • Cerebral MRI revealed pontine hypoplasia, thalamic fusion, and absence of the nervus abducens and nervus facialis.
  • Prenatal ultrasound identified bilateral clubfeet, but other anomalies were not detected prenatally.

Conclusions:

  • Early gestational misoprostol exposure may be associated with Moebius syndrome and other congenital anomalies.
  • Some misoprostol-related teratogenic effects may not be identifiable through standard prenatal imaging.
  • Awareness of potential teratogenic risks and comprehensive counseling are crucial for clinicians and patients.