Cri-Du-Chat
Also known as the Crying Cat Syndrome
The Basics
A Piece of Chromosome 5 Missing
Symptoms of Cri-Du-Chat
Facial Features
More in Depth With Cri-Du-Chat
-Intellectual problems take a major role in the lives of children with Cri-Du-Chat, shown problems can be a decrease in speech development, self abusive behavior, difficulties with feeding, and hyperactivity.
-The name is derived from the symptom of an infant with the disease that cries in a high pitched tone, hence the Cry of the Cat.
-Facial features are greatly affected, such as the eyes being widely space apart, the jaw is smaller, and a plump face. The patient can also experience webbing of the fingers and toes.
Although there is no known cure or prevention of the disorder, treatment is possible and varies for different needs, such as therapy and support groups. A multitude of therapies exist such as physiotherapy to help with the low muscle tone and occupational therapy to aid the patient to reach their full potential. Family support also is a big assist in allowing the child with Cri-Du-Chat to be a normal kid.
The cure for Cri-Du-Chat is still in progress, but you can visit http://www.fivepminus.org/ for updates and for events taking place for Cri-Du-Chat.