Cri du chat syndrome

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Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Cri du chat syndrome

Alternative Names:

Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry syndrome
Treatment:

No specific treatment is available for this syndrome. The mental retardation must be addressed, and counseling is recommended for the parents.

Parents ofa child with this syndrome should have genetic counseling and a karyotype test to determine if one parent has arearrangement of chromosome 5.

Support Groups:

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5p- (pronounced 5p minus) Society 1-888-970-0777 -- www.fivepminus.org

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome varies but mental retardation is the norm. Half of children learn sufficient verbal skills to communicate. The cat-like cry becomes less apparent with time.

Complications:

Complications depend on the extent of mental retardation and physical abnormalities. Complications may include:

Inability to care for self
Inability to function in society

Calling your health care provider:

This is a diagnosis that is generally made in the hospital at birth. Your health care provider will discuss the findings with you. On discharge, it's important to maintain regular contact with your health care provider and other care givers. Genetic counseling and testing is recommended for all families with a history of this syndrome.