Description:
Mobius syndrome (also spelled Moebius) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by facial paralysis and inability to move the eye. Most Mobius syndrome are born with a full face but can not close their eyes and have no facial expressions.
Most people with Mobius syndrome has normal intelligence, although their facial expressions appear to look stupid. The name is taken from disease discoverer Paul Julius Mbius ie, a neurologist who first explained the disease in 1888.
Symptoms:
It is estimated there are about 2 to 20 cases of Mobius syndrome in every 1 million births. Infants with this disorder can be identified at birth with a face mask similar to that detected at the time to cry or laugh. Babies also unable to suck during feedings. Also not able to glance at the patient, instead turning his face away.
Other symptoms that sometimes occur are:
- Abnormalities of chest wall
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing and
- Difficulty blink
Treatment:
Have not found specific treatment for this syndrome. Until now the treatment is intended only to relieve symptoms. If the baby is experiencing this syndrome should be assisted with a special bottle to keep getting nutrition.
Mobius syndrome (also spelled Moebius) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by facial paralysis and inability to move the eye. Most Mobius syndrome are born with a full face but can not close their eyes and have no facial expressions.
Most people with Mobius syndrome has normal intelligence, although their facial expressions appear to look stupid. The name is taken from disease discoverer Paul Julius Mbius ie, a neurologist who first explained the disease in 1888.
Symptoms:
It is estimated there are about 2 to 20 cases of Mobius syndrome in every 1 million births. Infants with this disorder can be identified at birth with a face mask similar to that detected at the time to cry or laugh. Babies also unable to suck during feedings. Also not able to glance at the patient, instead turning his face away.
Other symptoms that sometimes occur are:
- Abnormalities of chest wall
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing and
- Difficulty blink
Treatment:
Have not found specific treatment for this syndrome. Until now the treatment is intended only to relieve symptoms. If the baby is experiencing this syndrome should be assisted with a special bottle to keep getting nutrition.
