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Cri du chat syndrome - Prevention

Alternative Names

Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry syndrome

Prevention:

There is no known prevention. Couples with a family history of this syndrome who wish to become pregnant may consider genetic counseling.

  • Reviewed last on: 7/1/2007
  • Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of HumanGenetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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