10 Cat's Cry Syndrome FAQs
Article Sources
- 1. ’Cri-du-chat syndrome.’ Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center. www.rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6213/cri-du-chat-syndrome
- 2. ’Cri du chat syndrome.’ Mount Sinai Hospital. mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/cri-du-chat-syndrome
- 3. ’Cri du Chat syndrome.’ Raising Children. www.raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/cri-du-chat-syndrome
How Is Cri du Chat Diagnosed?
At birth, the newborn's mewling cry may alert clinicians to possible cat's cry syndrome. Further examination may identify common symptoms of the disorder, such as a cleft lip or palate, feeding and breathing issues, excessive drooling and facial characteristics.1’Cri-du-chat syndrome.’ Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center. www.rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6213/cri-du-chat-syndrome
Genetic testing can help reach a confirmed diagnosis and predict symptoms and ailments that are likely to arise. Physical tests may be done to identify underlying conditions in a cri du chat child, such as heart malformations and weak muscle tone, and determine their extent.
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