Patient's question:
I'm so worried because my son has Cri-du-chat syndrome. He can't even sit still on a stool properly, and his head is quite small. The sound of his crying is like a cat's meow. He hasn't learned to walk yet, and his head is not only small but also very round. His intelligence is very poor, and his face is asymmetrical. What kind of help is needed: When was Cri-du-chat syndrome discovered?Doctor's answer:
"Cat cry syndrome" is a chromosomal short arm malformation with a prevalence of one in 100,000, rarely seen both domestically and internationally. Affected children typically exhibit features such as delayed growth and development, central head deformities, unusual crying sounds, changes in skin lines, and intellectual disabilities. The most distinctive characteristic is their crying sound, which resembles a cat's meow. The above is a suggestion regarding this issue, hoping it helps you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!