An adolescent female with Moebius syndrome developed paroxysmal hypertension, orthostatic
hypotension and autonomic symptoms. Common causes of dysautonomia were excluded by
the work-up, which supported a diagnosis of baroreflex failure. Neurological testing
suggested dysfunction of the tenth cranial nerve as the etiology. This report suggests
that baroreflex dysfunction should be considered in Moebius syndrome patients displaying
autonomic symptoms.
Keywords
Baroreflex failure - Moebius syndrome
