Symptoms of Cri Du Chat
Singular palm crease (right)
common in people affected
by Cri Du Chat
There are many symptoms associated with Cri Du Chat, notable of which are:
- a cry in infants similar to that of a kitten due to larynx and nervous system complications
- feeding difficulties
- low birth weight and poor growth
- cognitive, speech, and motor delays
- behavioral problems such as aggressiveness and hyperactivity
- drooling
- constipation
- physical features such as a full face with round eyes, low set ears, and hands with short fingers and singular palm creases