Abstract
An outline of Carpenter syndrome and its relation to other craniosynostosis syndromes is given. A new case of Carpenter syndrome with normal intelligence is reported. In addition to typical features of craniosynostosis, facial features, obesity, polydactyly, and brachymesophalangy, this case has atypical features-normal intelligence, increased stature, and modelling deformity of the long bones. The relationship of mental retardation to Carpenter syndrome and other craniosynostosis syndromes is discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 43-49 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Acta Neurochirurgica |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 1981 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- brachymesophalangy
- Carpenter syndrome
- craniosynostosis
- polysyndactyly