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Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Introduction

Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome

Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome

Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome

Neural Tube and Ventral Wall Defects

William's Syndrome

Turner's Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome is caused by a deletion of part of chromosome 5.  The name is derived from the distinctive sound made when children with this problem are crying ('Cri du Chat' means 'Cat's Cry' when translated from French).  This anomaly is very rare and occurs about 1 in 50,000  live births.

People with this syndrome tend to share distinctive facial features, have a shortened lifespan and suffer varying levels of mental retardation.  

The following sites can be useful for people seeking further information or support for Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome:

http://www.cridchat.u-net.com/

http://www.criduchat.com/

http://home.vicnet.net.au/~criduch/

http://cjh.virtualave.net/cri-du-chat/

Introduction

Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome

Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome

Trisomy 13, Patau Syndrome

Neural Tube and Ventral Wall Defects

William's Syndrome

Turner's Syndrome

Cri Du Chat Syndrome

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