Moebius syndrome: neurological features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Moebius syndrome: neurological features. Bilateral facial weakness (facial diplegia), Inability to smile. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Facial abnormalities
- Bilateral facial weakness (facial diplegia)
- Inability to smile
- Inability to shut the mouth when eating
- Difficulty sucking
Movement disorders
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Central respiratory impairment
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Other neurological features
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