what is mobius syndrome?

Question

I need pictures to show the physical effects of this diesease.

Answer 1

I don't know about pictures, but WebMD has this:

Moebius syndrome is a rare developmental disorder present at birth (congenital) that is characterized by facial paralysis. Affected individuals are not able to smile or frown because two important nerves, the sixth (abducens) and seventh (facialis) cranial nerves are absent or not fully developed. In some instances, this syndrome may also be associated with physical problems in other parts of the body.

http://www.webmd.com/hw/raising_a_family/nord451.asp

Answer 2

Mobius Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by facial paralysis, is caused by the absence or underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves. These nerves control eye movements and facial expression.

You can visit this website for pictures and an article on Mobius Syndrome: http://www.moebius1.org/articles41.html

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Answer 3

Hi!
Here is your answer!

Definition
Moebius syndrome is a condition in which the facial nerve is underdeveloped, causing paralysis or weakness of the muscles of the face. Other nerves to the facial structures may also be underdeveloped.

Description
Moebius syndrome has been called "life without a smile" because the paralysis of the facial muscles, the most constant feature, leads to the physical inability to form a smile even when happy feelings are experienced. The facial nerve is one of a group of 12 nerves known as the cranial nerves because they originate in the brain. The facial nerve is also known as the seventh cranial nerve. The sixth cranial nerve, also called the abducens, controls blinking and back-and-forth eye movement and is the second most commonly affected cranial nerve in Mebius syndrome. Additional cranial nerves affected in some patients control other eye movements and other functions such as hearing, balance, speech, and feeding.

Individuals with Moebius syndrome may also have abnormalities of their limbs, chest muscles, and tongue. The chance of mental retardation appears to be increased in people with Moebius syndrome, but most people with the disorder have normal intelligence.

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