COCKAYNE SYNDROME

Cockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare form of dwarfism. It is genetic and recessively inherited. CS type I or classic CS is the most common form in which the first year of life is basically normal with the onset of symptoms in the second year of life. With CS type II or early-onset CS, the symptoms are displayed within the first year. A mild form of CS has been identified in which children have only a few characteristics.

The goal of this site is to get to know and join together families touched by this illness.

In this way we can :

*Discuss between parents

*Share our experiences

And why not one day meet together