The following karyotype in female is seen in which of the following syndromes?: (A) Bloom syndrome, (B) Fragile X syndrome, (C) Angelman syndrome, (D) Cri du chat syndrome
Answer is D. Ans. (d) Cri du chat syndrome(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 163)This is karyotype showing an arrow on deleted part of short arm of chromosome 5, which is suggestive of Cri du Chat syndrome: Chromosome 5p deletion Q Features: Characteristic cry, developmental delay, behavioral problems.