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Moebius syndrome: report of case
1Department of Dentistry, Tri-Service General Hospital and Assistant, School of Dentistry, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital disorder with unknown causes. This review details its diagnosis, etiology, and abnormalities, including a case study of a premature infant with severe symptoms and fatal apnea.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Moebius syndrome is a rare congenital neurological disorder characterized by facial nerve palsy and other cranial nerve deficits.
- The etiology of Moebius syndrome remains largely unknown, posing challenges for diagnosis and management.
- Abnormalities associated with Moebius syndrome can be extensive, affecting multiple cranial nerves and potentially other organ systems.