Cri-du-chat syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome
Definition
Monosomy 5p, also known as Cri du chat syndrome, is a rare autosomal deletion syndrome characterized by a mewing cry (cri du chat) in infancy, multiple congenital anomalies, intellectual disability, microcephaly, and facial dysmorphism.
Also known as 5p deletion syndrome, 5p partial monosomy syndrome, Cat-Cry syndrome, chromosome 5p deletion syndrome, Cri du Chat Syndrome, Cri-du-chat syndrome, deletion 5p, monosomy type 5p — per MONDO