title: Bell's palsy in Moebius syndrome.
abstract: We report a case of unilateral transient and reversible facial paresis, which was superimposed on a congenital bifacial palsy in a young adult with Moebius syndrome. Our case illustrates the potential for two conditions, both affecting the facial nerve and both of unknown etiology, to be juxtaposed in a single individual. Worsening of facial palsy in the Moebius syndrome may not signify progressive disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Budenz
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Wulc
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Galetta
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Orlin
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D000328:Adult; D005155:Facial Nerve Diseases / Q000151:congenital*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000151:congenital*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009886:Ophthalmoplegia / Q000151:congenital; D013577:Syndrome