SYNDROME OF "STONE WALL FACE"- MOEBIUS SYNDROME IN THE SYSTEM OFCOMPREHENSIVE CARE

Abstract

Möbius syndrome is a very rare congenital developmental disorder which primarily affects the muscles controlling facial expression and eye movements. The exact probability of occurance of this syndrome is unknown. Some experts suggest that the percentage of individuals born with it is between 0,0002% and 0,002%. Because of the low prevalence, the syndrome is not well known among the general or professional public and is therefore often diagnosed at later age. The aim of the article is to familiarize the public with the issues regarding Möbius syndrome from a terminology, etiology and especially symptomatology perspective. The diagnostic process and the variety of different therapeutic approaches can be seen in the case report of a child with Möbius syndrome below.

Keywords

• möbius syndrome
• facial palsy
• rare diseases
• childhood dysphagia
• case report