Worster-Drought syndrome

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Worster-Drought syndrome

Synonyms: Congenital suprabulbar paresis

Worster-Drought syndrome (WDS) is a form of cerebral palsy characterized by congenital pseudobulbar (suprabulbar) paresis manifesting as selective weakness of the lips tongue and soft palate dysphagia dysphonia drooling and jaw jerking.

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