Some have lived to be more than 50 years old. Most deaths related to this syndrome occur within the first year of life. Children with Cri du chat syndrome can generally live well. Surgery can be performed to treat a range of symptoms potentially associated with Cri du chat syndrome including congenital heart defects, strabismus, scoliosis, clubfoot, cleft palate and cleft lip.
Early intervention includes special remedial education, physical therapy, speech therapy, special services, and other medical, social, or vocational services. Early intervention is important in ensuring that children with Cri du chat syndrome can develop to their best. Pediatricians, chiropractors, surgeons, cardiologists, speech therapists, neurologists, dentists, physical therapists, and other health care professionals may need comprehensive plan for the treatment of children with the disease. Treatment may require the coordinated efforts of a team of specialists. The treatment of Cri du chat syndrome depends on the specific symptoms in each individual. Some less common manifestations include: inguinal hernia, kidney and urinary tract abnormalities, shortness of breath, fused fingers, myopia, cataracts, premature graying of hair, respiratory and intestinal infections repeat. About 15-20% of infants with Cri du chat syndrome have a congenital heart defect. Scoliosis, with a higher risk of ear infections and hearing loss. In one study, only 50% of children with Cri du chat syndrome were able to feed themselves with a spoon by the age of 3.5 years. Newborns may have difficulty feeding due to low muscle tone, poor feeding, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pneumonia. Some children may display hyperactivity or self-harm. Moderate to severe intellectual disability, speech delay. About half of children with Cri du chat syndrome are able to dress themselves by the age of 5. Delayed acquisition of skills that require mental and muscular coordination such as head control, sitting up and walking. Distinctive facial features: unusually round or plump face, wide nose bridge, widely spaced eyes, crossed eyes, slanted eyelid folds, deep inner upper eyelid folds, low ears and abnormally small jaws, high palate, incomplete closure, cleft lip.
Low birth weight, growth deficiency, hypotonia, and small head circumference. The symptoms of Cri du chat syndrome vary from case to case: During the first few weeks infants have a characteristic high-pitched, high-pitched squeal, like a cat's, however as the child grows older it becomes less pronounced.
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