The Cri du Chat syndrome in a 6-year-old boy

Authors

  • Naba Raj Koirala
  • Vidhya Dev Sharma
  • Abdul Khalid
  • Mahendra K. Nepal
  • Sudarshan N. Pradhan
  • Anupam Pokharel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.123

Keywords:

Cri du Chat, deletion, chromosome, epilepsy

Abstract

The partial deletion of short arm of chromosome 5, which is known as Cri du Chat syndrome, although rare is a major cause of mental retardation in children. This case report describes the cognitive and behavioural profile of a six-year old boy who displayed evidences of severe mental retardation, behavioural problem and seizure disorder.

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Published

2000-06-30

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