1. The Cri Du Chat Syndrome Support Group Charlotte has cri du chat syndrome. What is cri du chat syndrome ? ; Raises awareness of cri du chat syndrome amongst the medical profession and the public. http://www.cridchat.u-net.com/

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome Support Group Chatroom Message board Guestbook Photo gallery ... Just for Students (Sorry, the chatroom and message board are not working.) 25th November 2003 - Added Julia Elsa , and Peter to Gallery 27th April 2003 - Updated Isaac , added Alexa 2nd April 2003 - Added Tre' Peter , and Jamiro to Gallery. Updated Anna, Ishan , and Amber 24th February 2003 - Updated Laurianne and Maggie in Gallery , Added Argentinian Support Group , Added Hanna and Ishan to Gallery Search engines : Google Dogpile MedLine OMIM ... Quickmarch This is Charlotte when she was six years old. Charlotte has Cri du Chat syndrome. What is Cri du Chat Syndrome ? Cri du Chat Syndrome ("Cry of the cat" in French) is a genetic disorder caused by the loss or misplacement of genetic material from the fifth chromosome. It was first identified in 1963 by Professor Lejeune, who also identified the genetic cause of Downs Syndrome. He described the syndrome after the sound that many of the babies and young children make when crying. This cry, along with some of the other notable features, is so characteristic of the syndrome that a doctor can usually identify the condition before a chromosome analysis has taken place.

2. Cri Du Chat Syndrome Library C D. cri du chat syndrome. Learn More About It. cri du chat syndrome From the On-line Mendalian Inheritance in Man data base. What is Cri-du-Chat? http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_cric.htm

Cri du Chat Syndrome Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search AltaVista for "Cri du Chat Syndrome" Who to Contact 5p- Society PO Box 268 Lakewood, CA 90714-0268 E-mail: fivepminus@aol.com Website: http://www.fivepminus.org/ The 5p- Society encourages and facilitates communication among families having a child with 5p-Syndrome and spreads awareness and education of the syndrome to these families and their service providers. The society provides parent-to-parent matching by age and geographical location. The 5p- Society issues a bi-annual newsletter that is free to members. They have brochures, books, and articles available, and collect information on physicians who treat and study the condition and make this information available via family support coordinators. Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Support Group 7 Penny Lane Barwell Leicestershire LE9 8HJ United Kingdom Web: http://www.cridchat.u-net.com/ The Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Support Group provides support and friendship for families and carers throughout Britain; raises awareness of Cri du Chat Syndrome amongst the medical profession and the public; raises funds to promote research through carefully selected projects; gives information and advice to families and professionals; organises an Annual Conference for professionals, families and other interested parties. Where to Go to Chat with Others Chromosome Deletion Outreach Learn More About It Cri du Chat Syndrome From the On-line Mendalian Inheritance in Man data base.

3. NORD - National Organization For Rare Disorders, Inc. Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources. http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Cri du Chat S

4. CRI DU CHAT SYNDROME : Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children: I A description of cri du chat syndrome with details on the inheritance pattern and prenatal diagnosis. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/c81.html

printer friendly CRI DU CHAT SYNDROME home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site Did you find this page helpful? yes no Cri du Chat syndrome: Deletion 5p- syndrome; chromosome 5 short arm deletion Cri du Chat syndrome was first described by Lejeune et al (1963). Early research described the prevalence of Cri Du Chat syndrome as about 1 in 50,000 live births (Neibhur, 1978), although more recent estimates suggest a greater incidence of 1 in 37,000 live births (Higurashi, Masaaki et al 1990). The hallmark cat-cry is a core feature of Cri du Chat syndrome and is still regarded as an important early clinical diagnostic feature in most but not all individuals. Many infants tend to be of low birthweight and show marked hypotonia . Feeding difficulties are common and the associated failure to thrive may be the initial clinical presentation. Some infants may require enteral feeding, a process which may have to continue for several years. Certain facial and head abnormalities are also over represented: microcephaly , micrognathia, rounded face, macrostomia, hypertelorism with downward sloping palpebral fissures, low set ears, broad nasal ridge and short neck. Structural laryngeal abnormality and hypotonia are thought to be responsible for the cat-like cry.

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Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics University of Utah Home ... What Can Our Chromosomes Tell Us? Cri du chat Syndrome Cri du chat Syndrome Cri du chat is a rare syndrome (1 in 50,000 live births) caused by a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5. The name of this syndrome is French for "cry of the cat," referring to the distinctive cry of children with this disorder. The cry is caused by abnormal larynx development, which becomes normal within a few weeks of birth. Infants with cri du chat have low birth weight and may have respiratory problems. Some people with this disorder have a shortened lifespan, but most have a normal life expectancy. Where does the abnormal chromosome 5 come from? In 80 percent of the cases, the chromosome carrying the deletion comes from the father's sperm. Additional Resources The Five P Minus Society

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7. Special Child: Disorder Zone Archives - Cri Du Chat Syndrome Disorder Zone. Archives. cri du chat syndrome. Beth Sweeney He told us that they suspected Beth had cri du chat syndrome because of her highpitched cry and some of http://www.specialchild.com/archives/dz-012.html

Disorder Zone Archives Cri Du Chat Syndrome Beth Sweeney Philipp Klages Introduction Cri Du Chat (CDC) is a rare genetic disorder that is caused by a missing piece (deletion) in the short arm of chromosome 5 (also known as 5p minus syndrome). Approximately 50 to 60 children are born each year in the United States with CDC. It is thought to be one of the most common human deletion syndromes with an occurrence rate of 1 in 20,000 to 1 in 50,000 live births. CDC was first identified in 1963 by Dr. Lejeune, the same physician who first wrote about Down syndrome. Features and Characteristics High-pitched cry (identified as a cat-like cry) Low birth weight Poor muscle tone (hypotonia) Microcephaly (small head size) Micrognathis (small jaw) Hypertelorism (wide spaced eyes) Round face Epicanthal folds Low set ears Feeding difficulties Delays in walking Hyperactivity Scoliosis Language difficulties Mental retardation Organ defects Diagnosis The cry that is associated with CDC is so distinct, physicians can often make a diagnosis before a chromosome analysis is even completed. However, chromosome testing is used for a definitive diagnosis. Treatment There is no cure for CDC, however, with the proper intervention and education, individuals with CDC can lead full and meaningful lives. Speech and physical therapy may be particularly useful for children with CDC. There are varying levels of cognitive impairment - some children can succeed in a mainstream education, where others will need to be placed in a special education classroom. A recent study regarding cognitive function of children with typical CDC suggests that there was a discrepancy between receptive language skills and expressive language skills. The researchers indicate that these findings should provide optimism to parents regarding the capacities of their children, in that they can understand more complex language than what their expressive skills would suggest. Some children can learn to express themselves using short sentences, sign language, and/or gestures.

8. The Cri Du Chat Syndrome Support Group Cridu-Chat Syndrome Support Group. This is the text of an article we had published a few years ago by a local newspaper, during National Carers Week. http://www.cridchat.u-net.com/ourstory.htm

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome Support Group This is the text of an article we had published a few years ago by a local newspaper, during National Carers Week. We wanted to highlight the good work that foster-parents do, instead of the usual stories about children being taken into care. We also wanted to say thank you to Mike and Sue for everything they have done for us. Wonderful Foster Parents Our daughter Charlotte was born on 31st March 1990 at Warrington General Hospital. The pregnancy had been very straight-forward until 32 weeks, when a routine ultrasound scan revealed that our baby's head was smaller than usual. I knew, because of my training, that there could be something seriously wrong with our baby. Charlotte was only 9 hours old when we were told that she had a very rare chromosome abnormality called Cri-Du-Chat syndrome. We were told she would probably never walk or talk, and might not be able to do much more than smile. I am a Registered Sick Children's Nurse, working in the paediatric oncology department the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital. Every day I look after children who are having treatment for leukaemia or cancer. The thought of having a child of our own with a serious handicap filled us with dread. Jeff and I did not know if we would be able to look after her. Would we be able to do all the right things for her ?. Would she be looked after better if she was adopted ?. We didn't know the answers, and needed some time to decide what was best.

9. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cri Du Chat Syndrome cri du chat syndrome. mental retardation. Infants with cri du chat syndrome commonly have a distinctive catlike cry. They also have http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001593.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Cri du chat syndrome Contents of this page: Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Alternative names Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry syndrome Definition Return to top 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. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The cri du chat syndrome is caused by the deletion of information on chromosome 5. It is likely that multiple genes on chromosome 5 are deleted. One deleted gene, called TERT (telomerase reverse transcriptase) is involved in control of cell growth, and may play a role in how some of the features of cri cu chat develop. The cause of this rare chromosomal deletion is not known, but it is expected that the majority of cases are due to spontaneous loss of a piece of chromosome 5 during development of an egg or sperm. A minority of cases result from one parent carrying a rearrangement of chromosome 5 called a translocation. Between 1 in 20,000 and 1 in 50,000 babies are affected. This disease may account for up to 1% of individuals with severe mental retardation. Infants with cri du chat syndrome commonly have a distinctive cat-like cry. They also have an extensive grouping of abnormalities with severe mental retardation being the most important.

10. Vincent's Home Page Chronicling one child's journey through the medical and developmental challenges presented by cri du chat syndrome. http://www.thehutchpage.com

Vincent's Home Page Chronicling the adventures of a little boy with Cri du Chat Syndrome Last Updated: January '04 Update Vincent, who celebrated his second birthday on August 17, 2003, continues to enjoy generally excellent health and a slow but steady progression of developmental milestones. New in recent weeks is a two-handed, seat-of-the-pants scoot to go along with his combat crawl. Vincent is also experimenting with a variety of new sounds, and enthusiastically greets his parents with his two favorite words, "Ma-ma!" and "Da-da!" Vincent's Birth Story About Cri du Chat Therapies Day-to-Day Life: ... Spring/Summer Pictures! Above Left: Vincent and brothers Brady (7) and Ryan (4) search for the perfect Christmas tree. Above Right: Vincent and his mom catch their breath during a November benefit dance for the Rise School. Do you have suggestions, questions, comments, or a story you'd like to share? Please e-mail us or sign Vincent's Guest Book

11. Medical Encyclopedia: Cri Du Chat Syndrome (Print Version) Medical Encyclopedia cri du chat syndrome. URL Infants with cri du chat syndrome commonly have a distinctive catlike cry. They http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/001593.htm

To print this page, use the print option from your browser. To close this window, click on the "x" in the upper right hand corner of the window. Medical Encyclopedia: Cri du chat syndrome URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001593.htm Alternative names Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry 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. Causes, incidence, and risk factors The cri du chat syndrome is caused by the deletion of information on chromosome 5. It is likely that multiple genes on chromosome 5 are deleted. One deleted gene, called TERT (telomerase reverse transcriptase) is involved in control of cell growth, and may play a role in how some of the features of cri cu chat develop. The cause of this rare chromosomal deletion is not known, but it is expected that the majority of cases are due to spontaneous loss of a piece of chromosome 5 during development of an egg or sperm. A minority of cases result from one parent carrying a rearrangement of chromosome 5 called a translocation. Between 1 in 20,000 and 1 in 50,000 babies are affected. This disease may account for up to 1% of individuals with severe mental retardation. Infants with cri du chat syndrome commonly have a distinctive cat-like cry. They also have an extensive grouping of abnormalities with severe mental retardation being the most important.

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Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia Welcome to the Website of the Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia Inc. Cri Du Chat Syndrome Support Around the World International Groups and Contacts Site Contents What is Cri du Chat Syndrome ? About the Australian Support Group Useful Links Student Links ... Updates UPDATED 2/5/04 2004 meetings now posted Photos from Australian Family Meetings UPDATED 2/10/03 VIC NSW QLD Conference Photos from International Conferences New Family Web Pages UPDATED 23/7/03 Resources Links to informative sites NEW LINKS Orphanet - description of the syndrome for professionals by Prof. Mainardi from Italy Siblings Australia Inc. Sibling support project in Adelaide, SA Books Videos Donations Contact Details Updates Meetings/Conferences Australian Meetings for 2004 Next Meeting Melbourne May 30, 2004 Next Meeting Sydney October 2004 Next Meeting Brisbane August 2004 Photos from Latest Australian Meeting in Queensland August 2003 Click on the photo above to see a few pictures from the latest Australian family meeting Photos from International Conferences German family meeting photo 2000 Danish family meeting 2001 - once at the main page select Opslagstavlen to see group photo

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Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia What is Cri du Chat Syndrome ? Click here to go to a print friendly page. A message to new parents What is a genetic disorder? So what is Cri Du Chat Syndrome? ... More information A message to new parents Children with cri du chat syndrome can lead happy, fulfilling lives as valued members of their families and communities. Many aspects of the condition described below will worry new parents a great deal but they must remember that not every child has every one of these, many are minor problems which can be dealt with and you will overcome your initial shock and fear of the future as you find ways to help your child develop and learn. As parents ourselves, our major concern is for other parents. We want them to know what we wished we had known when our babies were born. Not knowing enough about this syndrome caused us to experience more pain and confusion than necessary. We were often angry and frustrated as we tried to find out how to help our children. We want to give you the information you need and offer all parents and carers the opportunity to share what they have learned about living with cri du chat syndrome. We understand that the knowledge of what might go wrong in the future might be very frightening and make you want to hide from the reality but it can also prepare you in advance. We know that knowing what to expect helps you to anticipate and plan so that the future is not so scary. And best of all, knowing what is possible gives you goals to work towards and hope for the future. Knowledge can be frightening but it can also be empowering.

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18. Cri Du Chat Syndrome . Dr. Jerome Lejeune first described cri du chat syndrome in 1963. The...... cri du chat syndrome. Definition. Cri du disorder. http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/cri_du_chat_syndrome.html

Encyclopedia Index C Home Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Index C Cri du chat syndrome Definition Cri du chat syndrome occurs when a piece of chromosomal material is missing from a particular region on chromosome 5. Individuals with this syndrome have unusual facial features, poor muscle tone(hypotonia), small head size (microcephaly), and mental retardation . A classic feature of the syndrome is the cat-like cry made by infants with this disorder. Description Dr. Jerome Lejeune first described cri du chat syndrome in 1963. The syndrome is named for the cat-like cry made by infants with this genetic disorder. Cri du chat means "cry of the cat" in French. This unusual cry is caused by abnormal development of the larynx (organ in the throat responsible for voice production). Cri du chat syndrome is also called "5p minus syndrome" because it is caused by a deletion, or removal, of genetic material from chromosome 5. The deletion that causes cri du chat syndrome occurs on the short or "p" arm of chromosome 5. This deleted genetic material is vital for normal development. Absence of this material results in the features associated with cri du chat syndrome. A high-pitched mewing cry during infancy is a classic feature of cri du chat. Infants with cri du chat also typically have low birth weight, slow growth, a small head (microcephaly) and poor muscle tone (hypotonia). Infants with cri du chat may have congenital heart defects. Individuals with cri du chat syndrome have language difficulties, delayed motor skill development, and mental retardation. Behavioral problems may also develop as the child matures.

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Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... chromosomal > cri du chat syndrome Cri du Chat Syndrome Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Genetic Disorders Rare Disorders Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "cri-du-chat syndrome" Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Cri du Chat Syndrome Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Cri-du-chat Support Group of Australia Comprehensive information on this rare genetic disorder, including its characteristics and genetic basis. NORD: Cri du Chat Syndrome Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.

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Home Timeline Men's Info Personal_ Calendar ... Shopping Calculators... Due Date Calcs Weight Gain Calc Most Popular... Baby's Week-by-Week Development Baby's Development in Pictures Baby Names Database Sexual Relations During Pregnancy ... Becoming Pregnant (How it all happens) Navigation... Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Introduction Trisomy 21 - Down Syndrome Trisomy 18, Edward Syndrome Trisomy 13, Patau 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/

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