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Publications About CdLS From the earliest days, a hallmark service of the CdLS Foundation has been its range of materials for parents, professionals and the public. Filter By: All Types PDF E-book Reaching Out The Path Forward Articles Brochures All Topics Anesthesia...

Characteristics of CdLS

Characteristics of CdLS CdLS is not a “one size fits all” condition. An individual may have many of the following traits, or only a select few. Geneticists establish the diagnosis after evaluating all the criteria. Birth Weight, Growth and Head Size Children with CdLS...

Genetic Information

Know Your Genes CdLS Genes and What They Mean: NIPBL Individuals with classic findings of CdLS, including characteristic facial features and limb anomalies, are likely to have a change identified in the NIPBL gene. However, changes (or mutations) in NIPBL have been...

Critical Care

Critical Care Since Foundation staff isn’t always accessible in an emergency, the following materials provide guidance to medical personnel during critical times. The information on this page is intended for emergency personnel, hospital staff and specialists in the...

What is CdLS?

What is CdLS? What is Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS)? Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a genetic disorder present from birth, usually not inherited. It is usually due to an acquired change (mutation) in one of seven important developmental genes at or shortly...