title: The larynx in the cri du chat syndrome.
abstract: The Cri du Chat Syndrome which is caused by a chromosome abnormality is described. A summary of the laryngeal features found by various authors has been made. The characteristic cat-like cry is probably central in origin. The larynx in this condition may be normal or abnormal. If abnormal it is just another clinical manifestation of the syndrome.
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003410:Cri-du-Chat Syndrome / Q000473:pathology*; D004825:Epiglottis / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005931:Glottis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000473:pathology*; D013016:Sound