MOEBIUS SYNDROME
\mˈə͡ʊbɪəs sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \mˈəʊbɪəs sˈɪndɹəʊm], \m_ˈəʊ_b_ɪ__ə_s s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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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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