Can the syndrome be diagnosed before birth?
 

Specialist laboratories in the UK and USA are now able to test blood samples at 14 weeks to detect the liklihood of CdLS. This must be requested in advance, The CdLS Foundation has details of laboratories which offer this free service to medical professionals.

If a liklihood of CdLS is detected then a detailed ultrasound test is recommended. Detailed ultrasound scanning can detect heart defects and missing arms. In most hospitals, however, this quality of scanning can only be offered to mothers with special needs. Affected pregnancies are usually missed because there was no reason to suspect a problem. After a couple have had an affected child they should be offered detailed scanning which will be reassuring and show normal growth in the womb of the next baby.

 
 
 
 
What does the word syndrome mean?
 
What are the features that go together to make Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Why is it called Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Are there other names for the syndrome?
 
Are there different types of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
How common is the syndrome?
 
What are the Main Features of the Syndrome?
 
Are there other problems that are commonly seen in the syndrome?
 
Are there any treatments or therapies that will help my child?
 
What does the future hold for my child?
 
Why does my child have Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and could I have another child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome?
 
Can the syndrome be diagnosed before birth?
 
Is there any research being carried out on the syndrome?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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