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Carpenter Syndrome

 
While Carpenter (Carpenter's) Syndrome was technically discovered in 1901, it was not widely diagnosed until 1966. It involves premature cranial vault synostosis, leading generally to severe acrocephaly (resulting very often in mental retardation). Varying eyelid and digital anomalies are also common.
 
 
Surgery stories
    

Cameron Rondi
Cameron Mark Rondi was born on the 10th of March at Olivedale Hospital. When he was born he was diagnosed with Craniosynosis, it was picked up at birth as he was born with facial distortion ...

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Blake Campbell
Blakes surgery day was 4 April 2006...

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Azia-lynn
(not so) little Azia-lynn is born 1 week early (on her original due date!) 8lb 15oz and 21 inches...

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Tiaan Heyns
Tiaan was diagnosed with Sagittal Synostosis at six weeks of age.

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Chris-Lee - Our Miracle Child
In January 2007 after several tests and treatment – I was told that I will not be able to have children. 

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Claire Badden

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