A rare chromosomal disorder that is apparent at birth, is characterized by a distinctive high, shrill, mewing, "kitten-like" cry during infancy.
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- Cri-du-chat Support Group of Australia Information on this rare genetic disorder, including its characteristics and genetic basis.
- NHGRI: Learning about Cri du Chat Syndrome Provides an overview of this condition, its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, how it is inherited and the research being undertaken.
- Patient: Cri Du Chat Syndrome Factsheet on this congenital anomaly, its description, epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, management, complications, prognosis and prevention.