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Neuropediatrics 1984; 15(3): 147-149
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052359
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Childhood Psychosis in a Case of Moebius Syndrome

Ch.  Gillberg , I.  Winnergard
  • Department of Child and Youth Psychiatry, University of Göteborg, Box 7284, S-40235 Göteborg, Sweden
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19 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A case of a five-year-old boy with Moebius syndrome, mild-moderate mental retardation and childhood psychosis (possibly infantile autism) is described. This is probably the first case ever of concomitant Moebius syndrome and childhood psychosis to be reported. Brainstem dysfunction is proposed as a common denominator in the neurologic and psychiatric syndrome.

Key words

Moebius syndrome - Infantile autism - Childhood psychosis - Brainstem dysfunction