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)