Moebius syndrome: pathology
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Moebius syndrome: pathology. This is a congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder (CCDD). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Etiology
- This is a congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder (CCDD)
- It results from impaired development of the rhombencephalon
- It affects multiple cranial nerves
- It classically affects bilateral facial and abducens nerves
- Other cranial nerves may be affected
Pathological features
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Possible risk factors
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Diagnostic levels (MDC)
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References
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- Verzijl HT, van der Zwaag B, Cruysberg JR, Padberg GW. Möbius syndrome redefined: a syndrome of rhombencephalic maldevelopment. Neurology 2003; 61:327-333.
- Carr MM, Ross DA, Zuker RM. Cranial nerve defects in congenital facial palsy. J Otolaryngol 1997; 26:80-87.
- Verzijl HT, van der Zwaag B, Lammens M, ten Donkelaar HJ, Padberg GW. The neuropathology of hereditary congenital facial palsy vs Möbius syndrome. Neurology 2005; 64:649-653.
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