Möbius syndrome

Introduction: Möbius syndrome

Möbius syndrome: A rare genetic condition characterized by defective cranial nerves (6th and 7th), deafness, facial nerve paralysis and other abnormalities. 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

See full list of 15 symptoms of Möbius syndrome

Less Common Symptoms of Möbius syndrome

• Tongue deformities
• Jaw deformities
• Limb deformities
• Clubfoot
• Missing fingers

See full list of 6 occasional symptoms of Möbius syndrome

Prognosis for Möbius syndrome

Prognosis for Möbius syndrome: normal life expectancy can be expected

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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