Moebius syndrome: neurological features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on moebius syndrome: neurological features: Facial abnormalities Bilateral facial weakness (facial diplegia) Inability to smile Inability to shut the mouth when eating Difficulty sucking Movement disorders Central respiratory impairment Other neurological features

Facial abnormalities

  • Bilateral facial weakness (facial diplegia)
  • Inability to smile
  • Inability to shut the mouth when eating
  • Difficulty sucking

Movement disorders

Central respiratory impairment

Other neurological features

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