Cru-di-Chat+Syndrome-Brandon+R.

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome occurs when genetic information on Chromosome 5 is missing. The missing piece is called the tert. It controls cell growth and plays a role in how the syndrome results. Most cases occur during the development of the egg. The disease affects the growth targeting the eyes, weight and height.
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**Inheritance: ** Most cases of Cri-Du-Chat syndrome are not inherited. The deletion occurs during development of the egg, sperm or early fetal development. Affected people usually have no history of the disorder.

**Symptoms: ** · The symptoms of the disease normally affect the growth and shape of the body. · It can result in High-Pitched cry sounds, a cat-like cry. · It can make your eyes form with a downward slant. · Low birth weight and slow growth. · Abnormally shaped ears · Mental Retardation · Webbing of fingers and toes · Single line in hand · Slow development of motor skills · Small head and jaw · Wide set ears

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**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Diagnosis: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">This disease is diagnosed at the hospital. It is base on the cat-like cry and the accompanying physical problems. Genetic counseling and genetic testing should be used when members of the families have this syndrome. Sometimes you may need surgical correction to help with the disease

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Treatment: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">If you have this disease, there is very little you could do. Genetic Counseling could help though.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Research: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">How the disease can be prevented, because right now there is no way of preventing the disease.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Additional Facts: ** · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This disease is also called, “Chromosome 5p Deletion Syndrome” or “Cat Cry Syndrome” or “5p Minus Syndrome.” · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The disease could go away over time and become fairly unnoticeable · <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Kids with this syndrome usually can learn sufficient skills to communicate.

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