Synonym: Moebius sequence, Mobius sequence/syndrome, congenital facial diplegia
This is a complex developmental disorder of the brainstem, where there is a congenital facial palsy (usually bilateral) in association with impairment in abduction of the eyes (also usually bilateral).1 As well as involving the facial (VII) and abducens nerves(VI), other cranial nerves can be involved.
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