Abstract
Carpenter syndrome (Acrocephalopolysyndactyly type II) is a rare disorder characterized by acrocephaly, mental retardation, congenital heart disease, syndactyly, preaxial polydactyly, obesity, cryptorchidism, hypogenitalism, bony abnormalities, and umbilical hernia. We present a case of unexpected death of a 7-year-old boy with Carpenter Syndrome complicated by twin and premature birth as well as repaired congenital heart disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 313-317 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2009 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Acrocephalopolysyndactyly type II
- Carpenter syndrome
- Congenital heart disease
- Forensic pathology
- Medicolegal autopsy
- Sudden natural death
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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