Moebius Syndrome

Acute

What is Moebius Syndrome?

Moebius syndrome is a rare birth defect that mainly affects the muscles that control facial expression and eye movement. It is caused by the absence or underdevelopment of the sixth and seventh cranial nerves, which control eye movements and facial expression.

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  • Weakness or complete paralysis of the facial muscles.
  • Trouble swallowing or sucking.
  • Difficulties with speech and frequent drooling.
  • Inability to form facial expressions, including smiling, frowning, raising eyebrows, puckering lips, or closing eyes.
  • Cleft palate.
  • Dental problems.
  • Feeding, swallowing, and choking problems.
  • Excessive drooling.
  • Crossed eyes.
  • Lack of facial expression.
  • Inability to smile.

People with Moebius syndrome experience: Weakness or complete paralysis of the facial muscles. Trouble swallowing or sucking. Difficulties with speech and frequent drooling.

The primary cause of Moebius syndrome is unknown and most cases occur sporadically. While medical literature presents conflicting theories, the majority of research suggests a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors. Some cases suggest an increased risk of transmitting the condition from parent to child.

Surgery may correct crossed eyes; it may also improve limb and jaw deformities. Physical therapy and speech therapy often improve motor (movement) skills and coordination; these therapies can also lead to better control of speaking and eating. Plastic surgery may be helpful for some people with the disorder.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Surgery may correct crossed eyes; it may also improve limb and jaw deformities. Physical therapy and speech therapy often improve motor (movement) skills and coordination; these therapies can also lead to better control of speaking and eating. Plastic surgery may be helpful for some people with the disorder.

How is it treated?

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Recently, children with Mobius syndrome have benefitted from “smile surgery,” also called a “smile operation.” During this procedure, a surgeon takes a muscle from the thigh, implants it in the face and connects it to other facial muscles and nerves

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