Möbius Syndrome Demonstrated by the High-Resolution MR Imaging: a Case Report and Review of Literature
10.13104/imri.2019.23.2.167
- Author:
Minhee HWANG
1
;
Hye Jin BAEK
;
Kyeong Hwa RYU
;
Bo Hwa CHOI
;
Ji Young HA
;
Hyun Jung DO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Möbius syndrome;
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Facial nerve;
Palsy
- MeSH:
Cranial Nerves;
Facial Expression;
Facial Nerve;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Paralysis
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2019;23(2):167-171
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Möbius syndrome is a rare congenital condition, characterized by abducens and facial nerve palsy, resulting in limitation of lateral gaze movement and facial diplegia. However, to our knowledge, there have been few studies on evaluation of cranial nerves, on MR imaging in Möbius syndrome. Herein, we describe a rare case of Möbius syndrome representing limitation of lateral gaze, and weakness of facial expression, since the neonatal period. In this case, high-resolution MR imaging played a key role in diagnosing Möbius syndrome, by direct visualization of corresponding cranial nerves abnormalities.
