Diagnosis and Dental Management of a Child with Moebius Syndrome: A Case Report
Ashok Kumar,
Radhika Chopra,
Meenu Mittal
et al.
Abstract:Moebius syndrome (MBS) is a rare congenital nonprogressive neuromuscular disorder characterized by partial or complete, unilateral or bilateral paralysis of the facial (VII) and abducens (VI) cranial nerves (CNs).
In this syndrome bilateral facial palsy may occur with the involvement of VII CN and impaired eye movements can be there because of the involvement of VI CN. It can also be associated with other CN palsies, orofacial anomalies, and limb defects. MBS is diagnosed exclusively on the basis of… Show more
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