Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and Psychiatric's Assistance

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Comorbidity Autism Psychiatric's assistance

Authors

  • Katharina Merry Apriliani
    merry_prilice@yahoo.com
    General practitioner, Department of Psychiatry Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga / Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya., Indonesia
  • Yunias Setiawati Psychiatrist, PhD, Teaching staff at Department of Psychiatry Universitas Airlangga / Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya.
September 23, 2020

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Cornelia de Lange's syndrome (CdLS) is a genetic disorder characterized by developmental disorders in several organ systems, including the brain, bones, digestion, immunity, endocrine, and others. This syndrome is mainly caused by mutations in the NIPBL, SMC3, and SMC1A genes. CdLS are generally comorbid with developmental or intellectual-level disorders, autism spectrum disorders, self-injury behavior, difficulty speaking, anxiety, hyperactivity, and sleep problems. This CdLS has a significant impact on the quality of life and maladaptive function in patients, as well as causing psychological disorders for families. Therefore, the need for psychiatric assistance for family psychoeducation, psycho-social interventions and cognitive-behavioral education.