Mobius Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Question: Whatâ€™s a good source of info for facial paralysis or Mobius syndrome? My son (10 mos old) has facial paralysis that is less severe than Mobius syndrome, and Iâ€™m trying to find out more info about it. The doctors are not sure if it is a genetic, developmental, or traumatic issue. Although one doctor we talked to seemed to lean toward traumatic, with the trauma occurring from the use of forceps during delivery. The doctor also said that if it WAS trauma, then there was a possibility he could improve on his own over the next few years. Has anyone had experience with this before? My son seems basically normal but just has no emotive expression on his face. He laughs with a straight face and cries with his eyes open. If anyone has seen this before, have you seen natural improvement? Or do you know of any treatment? Any extra information would be helpful. Thanks for the links posted already... We have taken my son to about 6 different doctors already and his condition is not as severe as an actural case of Mobius (doctors suspect only the 6th cranial nerve is paralyzed vs both the 6th and 7th for Mobius). I am interested in Mobius as well because he shows some of the milder symptoms. However, I'd really like info on facial paralysis caused by trauma as well. Thanks.

Answer: Hope this helps "Seventh" cranial nerve palsy due to birth trauma Definition This condition describes facial paralysis caused by compression on the facial nerves while an infant is inside the uterus or being delivered. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Damage to the facial nerve (also called the seventh cranial nerve) just before or at the time of delivery may cause paralysis to the same side of the face stimulated by the damaged nerve. The entire side -- from the forehead to the chin -- may be involved in severe cases. The most common form involves only the lower branch of the facial nerve, however. This nerve controls the facial muscles surrounding the lips, and the defect is seen predominantly when the infant cries. Since the facial muscles on the affected side are weak, the mouth is pulled towards the normal side during crying. Generally, the nerve has been damaged by pressure and the nerve fiber itself has not been torn, in which case, the injury heals and the face returns to normal over a few weeks to months. Most of the times, a congenital (present from birth) facial nerve palsy like this one has no apparent cause. Occasionally, however, a difficult delivery, with or without the use of forceps (instruments used by physicians to facilitate the delivery of the babyÂ´s head), may result in facial paralysis. Some factors are associated with birth trauma, including prolonged pregnancy, epidural anesthesia, prolonged labor, oxytocin use (a medication used to induce labor and increase the strength of contractions of the uterus during labor), and large baby size (for instance, when the mother suffers from diabetes). However, most mothers who have these factors do not deliver babies with facial palsy or birth trauma. Symptoms These may be observed in the newborn infant: Present immediately after birth Failure of the lower lip to pull down symmetrically while crying (typical) Failure of any movement on the affected side of the face (total involvement, unusual) Eyelid may not close on affected side Lower face (below eyes) appears asymmetrical while crying Treatment In most cases, observation to see if the paralysis will disappear is the only treatment. Permanent paralysis requires special therapy Expectations (prognosis): Full, spontaneous recovery is the typical outcome.

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