What Is Cats's Cry Syndrome?
Cat's Cry Syndrome is a disorder when part or all of chromosome 5 is missing. People with Cat's Cry Syndrome usually never inherit this syndrome. This syndrome is mostly diagnosed at birth.
Cat's Cry Syndrome is a disorder when part or all of chromosome 5 is missing. People with Cat's Cry Syndrome usually never inherit this syndrome. This syndrome is mostly diagnosed at birth.
Why Is This Disorder Called Cat's Cry Syndrome?
Infants with this disorder usually have a high pitched cry like a cat. originally Cat's Cry syndrome was called cri du chat which means cry of the cat.
Infants with this disorder usually have a high pitched cry like a cat. originally Cat's Cry syndrome was called cri du chat which means cry of the cat.
Is There A Cure for Cat's Cry syndrome?
Unfortunately there is no cure for Cat's Cry syndrome People with this syndrome most likely require ongoing support by parents, therapists and professionals. With appropriately therapy some patients are able to live good independent lives. However some cases are more serious so other people with this disorder might need support or residential care. Speech therapy or occupational therapy can be taken as well.
Unfortunately there is no cure for Cat's Cry syndrome People with this syndrome most likely require ongoing support by parents, therapists and professionals. With appropriately therapy some patients are able to live good independent lives. However some cases are more serious so other people with this disorder might need support or residential care. Speech therapy or occupational therapy can be taken as well.