1. cri du chat
BY Hociel and John Paul

2. Cri du chat Our genetic disorder is cri du chat.
takes place in the chromosomes
fits into the chromosome abnormality category
genetic disorder
takes place when chromosome 5 is missing

3. Symptoms of cri du chat Cat like cry Low weight and growth
not able to learn as well as others
Eyes are far apart
1 line on palm of hand
ears are shaped abnormally
Fingers or toes are fused

4. How cri du chat is inherited?
It is not inherited
happens when chromosome 5 is deleted shows up in the early fetal stage
develops along with the egg/sperm
more common in female ladies
Most cases are not inherited

5. Treatments options for cri du chat
no specific treatment
Parents should have counseling
Test to determine if one parent has a change in chromosome 5
There is no prevention

6. Fun Facts French for the cry of the cat
less noticeable as the baby gets older
most common syndrome cause by a chromosomal deletion

7. Pedigree
It is inherited in rare cases
Most cases are not inherited

8. Cri Du Chat Video
Cri Du Chat