Question
Is Cri du Chat syndrome a chromosomal disorder?
Answer
Cri du Chat syndrome is a rare chromosomal short arm abnormality, occurring in one in every hundred thousand individuals. It is relatively uncommon both domestically and internationally. Children with this condition typically exhibit growth and developmental delays, craniofacial deformity, unusual crying sounds, and changes in skin patterns. They also often have intellectual disabilities, with the most striking feature being a crying sound resembling that of a cat.