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The ability to smile has been restored in some cases of Moebius syndrome by surgery which transfers nerve and muscle from the thigh to the face. Other surgeries can be used to treat eye, limb, and jaw problems
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∙ 15y agoMoebius syndrome is felt to be a genetically inherited condition, as a parents' state of health (other than being a genetic carrier) and environmental or external factors do not seem to play a role in its occurrence. Genetic counselling is felt to provide the best preventive therapy against its appearance, since surgery and physical and speech therapy are the only modalities for treatment after birth with this rare syndrome.
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∙ 14y agomutation of the cells.
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Who discovered moebius syndrome?
Paul Moebius, a neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1888.
What are possible symptoms of Moebius syndrome?
Individuals with Moebius syndrome may also have abnormalities of their limbs, chest muscles, and tongue.
How may Moebius syndrome be detected in infants?
The first sign of Moebius syndrome in newborns is an inability to suck, sometimes accompanied by excessive drooling and crossed eyes. Also seen at birth in some patients are abnormalities of the limbs
What percentage of the population is affected by Moebius syndrome?
It is estimated that there are 2 to 20 cases of Möbius syndrome per million births.
How is Moebius syndrome manifested?
The underlying problem is a defect in or absence of the sixth and seventh cranial nerves.
What is Moebious Syndrome?
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.
What is the type of mutation that causes Digeorge syndrome?
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When was Dieter Moebius born?
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What actors and actresses appeared in Moebius Man - 2011?
The cast of Moebius Man - 2011 includes: Pablo Ponce de Leon as Moebius Man
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What causes Behcet's syndrome?
The cause of Behcet's syndrome is unknown
When was through the Moebius Strip created?
Thru the Moebius Strip was created on 2005-12-30.
