Medline NLM definition: A syndrome of
congenital facial paralysis, frequently associated with abducens palsy and
other congenital abnormalities including lingual palsy, clubfeet, brachial
disorders, cognitive deficits, and pectoral muscle defects. Pathologic
findings are variable and include brain stem nuclear aplasia, facial nerve
aplasia, and facial muscle aplasia, consistent with a multifactorial
etiology. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1020)
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Mobius Syndrome factsheet: National Institute for Neurological
Disorders and Stroke (US site)
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