1. The Cri Du Chat Syndrome Support Group Information about this disease as well as a message board and a chat room. 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.) 11th July 2004 - Added Alkiviadis to Gallery 10th July 2004 - Added Melanie to Gallery, updated Charlotte 6th July 2004 - Added CdC Booklet ( PDF format. Use Acrobat to read it.Get Acrobat here 25th November 2003 - Added Julia Elsa , and Peter 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. As well as the physical features, Cri du Chat causes a varied level of mental handicap. There are a few children who attend mainstream education, but the majority of the children need more specialised education. The long term outlook for children with Cri du Chat is quite good.

2. 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

3. 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 how we can help medical information index of conditions ... how you can help 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.

4. Cri Du Chat Syndrome The CriDu-Chat Syndrome Support Group provides support and friendship for cri du chat syndrome From the On-line Mendalian Inheritance in Man data base. 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.

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6. Cri Du Chat Syndrome Cri du chat is a rare syndrome (1 in 50000 live births) caused by a deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5. The name of this syndrome is French for cry http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/karyotype/criduchat.cfm

Genetic Science Learning Center at The University of Utah Home About Us Feedback ... 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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8. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cri Du Chat Syndrome cri du chat syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from missing a piece Infants with cri du chat syndrome commonly have a distinctive catlike cry. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001593.htm

@import url(/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.

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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: August '05 Update Vince's family spent the last four days of July in St. Louis attending the annual conference of the 5p Minus Society. The Society is the primary support organization in the USA for families affected by Cri du Chat Syndrome. This was our first opportunity to meet other kids and parents meeting the challenges presented by this condition. Conference Photos: Above left and right: Vince grabs a bench and takes a stroll outside the hotel. Below: Kaylee charms Brady with a few turns on the dance floor, and the crowd remembers The Macarena. Vincent's Birth Story About Cri du Chat Therapies Day-to-Day Life: ... '05 Larimer Square Chalk Art Festival Do you have suggestions, questions, comments, or a story you'd like to share? Please e-mail us

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12. CRI DU CHAT SYNDROME Contact A Family - For Families With A description of cri du chat syndrome with details on the inheritance pattern and prenatal diagnosis. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Cri Du Chat Support Group Of Australia Inc. cri du chat syndrome Support Around the World. International Groups and Contacts What is cri du chat syndrome ? About the Australian Support Group http://www.criduchat.asn.au/

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 10/3/05 Resources Links to informative sites NEW LINKS UK Cri Du Chat Syndrome Booklet online 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

14. Cri Du Chat Syndrome Lainey's Page a child with cri du chat syndrome (and trisomy 11q as I have just found out!!!!), I aim to provide up to date information about the syndrome http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. What Is Cri Du Chat ? Children with cri du chat syndrome can lead happy, fulfilling lives as cri du chat syndrome is a genetic disorder, it is not an illness or a disease. http://www.criduchat.asn.au/criduchat/what.htm

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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17. Cri Du Chat Syndrome cri du chat syndrome (Cat Cry Syndrome, Monosomy 5p). Cri du Chat Short description of cell lines. Pathology cri du chat syndrome Cridu-Chat http://www.bdid.com/criduchat.htm

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20. What Is Cri Du Chat ? What is a genetic disorder? So what is cri du chat syndrome? Diagram of the short arm of chromosome 5 Characteristics http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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