Möbius syndrome

Möbius syndrome: Introduction

Möbius syndrome: Möbius syndrome is a very rare condition characterized by underdevelopment of the facial nerves (particularly sixth and seventh cranial nerves) which causes facial paralysis. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Möbius syndrome is available below.

Symptoms of Möbius syndrome

• Deafness
• Crossed eyes
• Drooping eyelids
• Weak neck muscles
• Weak chest muscles
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 36 symptoms of Möbius syndrome

Möbius syndrome: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Möbius syndrome:

• Eroded corneas - due to impaired blinking ability
• Delayed speech development (see Speech symptoms)
• Mild developmental delay can occur e.g. delayed walking and crawling
• more complications...»

Less Common Symptoms of Möbius syndrome

• Tongue deformities
• Jaw deformities
• Limb deformities
• Clubfoot
• Missing fingers
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 6 occasional symptoms of Möbius syndrome

Wrongly Diagnosed with Möbius syndrome?

• Failure to diagnose Möbius syndrome
• Undiagnosed: Möbius syndrome

Treatments for Möbius syndrome

• Supportive measures depending on the nature of the symptoms:
• Speech therapy for speech problems
• Feeding alternatives if there are feeding problems e.g. special bottles
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Möbius syndrome

Prognosis for Möbius syndrome

Prognosis for Möbius syndrome: The prognosis is usually good with most people adapting to the condition using various therapies. They can lead normal fulfilling lives.

More about prognosis of Möbius syndrome

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Definitions of Möbius syndrome:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Möbius syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet