Cri-du-chat syndrome and Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome can be easily differentiated by genetic testing.
The life expectancy of patients with Cri du Chat is not directly affected by the condition, though complications from its features—such as developing aspiration pneumonia if they are prone to respiratory problems—can pose a risk.
Most cases of cri du chat syndrome are not inherited.
Totuși, tabloul clinic este asemănător cu alte sindroame genetice și din acest motiv necesită confirmare paraclinică.
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Some babies with Cri-du-chat syndrome develop breathing problems after birth and require respiratory treatment.
The survival for children with Cri du chat syndrome is generally good.
Parents of a child with this syndrome should have genetic counseling and testing to determine if one parent has a change in chromosome 5.