Interdisciplinary therapy in Cornelia de Lange syndrome - review of the literature.

Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS, also called Brachmann-de Lange syndrome - BdLS) is a multisystem developmental disorder characterized by distinctive facial features, growth and mental retardation, microcephaly, and various malformations. According to their clinical status, patients with CdLS require individual interdisciplinary therapy. The therapy is difficult and mainly symptomatic. To optimize the therapy results, early diagnosis programs and appropriate developmental and therapeutic intervention are recommended. The interdisciplinary approach described in the article needs further clinical research and detailed guidelines.