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About National Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day
United States
Ends: May 14, 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day is observed the second Saturday of May each year in order to shed light on this often misdiagnosed, little-known genetic syndrome.
First observed in 1989, CdLS is an opportunity to educate all segments of the population about the syndrome.
CdLS is a genetic syndrome present from birth. There is no cure. It occurs in approximately 1 in 10,000 live births and affects males and females equally, regardless of race.
The severity of CdLS ranges from mild to severe, but all individuals with CdLS share similar characteristics: small stature, hands, feet, and head; joined eyebrows; long eyelashes; upturned nose; and thin, downturned lips.
Physical and cognitive development is delayed. Self-injurious behavior is common, and between 60-70% display some degree of autism spectrum disorder. Speech and language are delayed or absent. Limb differences and/or missing limbs occur in 25% of cases. Common medical problems include gastroesophageal reflux disease, bowel abnormalities, heart defects, seizures, and cleft palate.
Since 2004, changes in three different genes have been identified as causing CdLS. These genes are NIPBL on chromosome 5; SMC1A on the X chromosome; and SMC3 on chromosome 10. Changes in the latter two genes seem to correlate with a milder form of the syndrome.
In 99% of cases, the gene change that causes CdLS is sporadic, not inherited, which means the change occurs randomly during conception.
Researchers estimate there are 20,000 individuals in the U.S. who have CdLS but live without diagnosis and/or support services.
Content taken from the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome website.
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