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Mirror Movements Identified in Patients with Moebius Syndrome

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Moebius syndrome is a rare disorder with minimum clinical criteria of congenital facial weakness in association with impairment in abduction of one or both eyes. Mirror movements are not known to be associated with Moebius syndrome. Case Report: We present three patients who meet minimum criteria for a diagnosis of Moebius syndrome and who also display mirror movements. Discussion: This case series suggests that Moebius syndrome may be associated with mirror movements. Further investigation to delineate the genetic etiologies of Moebius syndrome is ongoing. Patients with Moebius syndrome and mirror movements may represent a specific subclass of this disorder.

Source: Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements

DOI: 10.5334/tohm.208

Authors: Bryn D. Webb, Tamiesha Frempong, Thomas P. Naidich, Harald Gaspar, Ethylin Wang Jabs, Janet C. Rucker

Institutions: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University Medical Center Freiburg

Language: English

Topic: Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $800