title: Association of misoprostol, Moebius syndrome and congenital central alveolar hypoventilation. Case report.
abstract: We report a case showing the association of Moebius syndrome, the use of misoprostol during pregnancy and the development of central congenital alveolar hypoventilation. Pathophysiological aspects of these three diseases are discussed and also the unfavorable prognosis of this association.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina (FAMED), Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS), Brasil. magdalahorgue@conex.com.br
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Nunes
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Friedrich
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Loch
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016595:Misoprostol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000151:congenital*; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D016595:Misoprostol