Cri du chat syndrome
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a missing section on a particular chromosome known as Chromosome 5. Sometimes, material from another chromosome is missing as well.
Cri du chat syndrome
Definition
Cri du chat syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from missing a piece of chromosome number 5. The syndrome's name is based on the infant's cry, which is high-pitched and sounds like a cat.
Cri du chat syndrome
Cri du chat (cri-du-chat) syndrome (French for "cry of the cat") is a medical condition that occurs when a person is born missing part of chromosome five.
Cri du chat syndrome
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Cri du chat syndrome
Alternate Names : Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome, 5p minus syndrome, Cat cry syndrome
Definition ...
Cri du Chat Syndrome
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Cri du chat syndrome is rare. It occurs when a piece of information on chromosome 5 is missing. It is likely that multiple genes on chromosome 5 are deleted.
Cri du Chat syndrome - A rare combination of birth defects caused by a deletion of chromosome 5p.
Definition Cri du chat syndrome occurs when a piece of chromosomal material is missing from a particular region on chromosome 5. The disorder is also called cat cry syndrome or chromosome deletion 5psyndrome.
Chromosome 5 short arm deletion see Cri du Chat syndrome
Chromosome 5p- syndrome see Cri du Chat syndrome
Chromosome disorders
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DNA Test
MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Cri du Chat Syndrome
You might also find information on the diagnosis or management of cri-du-chat syndrome in Educational resources and Patient support.
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 See also: Cri du chat, Symptom, Infections, Genetics, Pregnancy
  
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