Carpenter syndrome

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Carpenter's syndrome is an extremely rare craniofacial disorder. There are currently around 40 reported cases.

Carpenter's Syndrome is characterized by:

  • Tower-shaped skull
  • Additional or fused fingers and/or toes
  • Obesity
  • Reduced height

Mental deficiency is common in people with Carpenter's Syndrome, although a few sufferers enjoy an average intellectual capacity.

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