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Cri-Du-Chat syndrome

info · Syndrome · ICD-10: Q93.4

A syndrome that has_material_basis_in deletion of the end of the chromosome 5 p arm and that is characterized by intellectual disability, delayed development, small head size, low birth weight, weak muscle tone widely set eyes, low-set ears, a small jaw, a rou

A syndrome that has_material_basis_in deletion of the end of the chromosome 5 p arm and that is characterized by intellectual disability, delayed development, small head size, low birth weight, weak muscle tone widely set eyes, low-set ears, a small jaw, a rounded face and a high-pitched cry that sounds like that of a cat.

Signs and symptoms

  • Epicanthus
  • Echolalia
  • Strabismus
  • Hearing impairment
  • Gastroesophageal reflux
  • Short metacarpal
  • Cataract
  • Anterior open-bite malocclusion
  • Aggressive behavior
  • Autism

Also known as: 5p deletion syndrome; 5p partial monosomy syndrome; chromosome 5 short arm deletion syndrome; chromosome 5p deletion syndrome