Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome (CDCS) is a relatively rare chromosome disorder affecting approximately 1 in 37,000-50,000 live births.
At birth, the main clinical diagnostic feature of the syndrome is a high pitched, monochromatic ‘cat-like’ cry that is always present in the new-born but may disappear with age. Other features include a round, full face (“moon face”), widely spread eyes (hypertelorism), an extra fold of skin at the inner corners of the eyes (epicanthal folds), a flattened and widened nasal bridge and ears that are positioned low on the head.
