9/13 This figure shows different points of the chromosome where it can be deleted, and different symptoms or characteristics will appear in a diagnosed patient. Deletions at different regions cause varying symptoms. https://t.co/l5M5k3BKf4 https://t.co/PyA
8/13 A #study 🔬 showed that the cat-like cry is due to the deletion at 5p15.3. The larger the deletion (at 5p15.2), the more severe the symptoms are and the more they are associated with intellectual disabilities, facial dysmorphia, etc. https://t.co/0kwQ
4/13 Did you know that Cri du Chat is French for "Cat Cry"? This is because one of it's most distinctive symptoms is high-pitched crying in infants, which mimics the sound of a cat. This is due to the deviation of the larynx and epiglottis. https://t.co/0k
Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by missing pieces on a particular chromosome. The characteristics of a newborn with cri du chat syndrome include a high-pitched cry, a small head and a flattened bridge of the nose. https://t.co/eYuVs