What are the symptoms and manifestations of children with Cri-du-chat syndrome?

Patient's question:

The child was very small and particularly thin at birth. Now that the child is almost one year old, they are still extremely small, and when they cry, it sounds like a cat's meow. The child looks particularly ugly now. After I felt that something was wrong with the child, I searched online and found that it might be suffering from Cri-du-chat syndrome.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, the symptoms of cat cry syndrome are mainly:
1. Feeding problems caused by difficulties in swallowing and sucking.
2. Low birth weight and growth retardation.
3. Severe cognitive, language, and motor development delays.
4. Behavioral issues include: hyperactivity, aggression, irritability, repetitive movements.
5. Distinctive facial features that change over time.
6. Severe drooling.

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