Carpenter syndrome, also called acrocephalopolysyndactyly type II, is an extremely rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial malformations, obesity, and syndactyly.It was first characterized in 1909, and is named for George Alfred Carpenter. Presentation Carpenter syndrome presents several features: Tower-shaped skull (craniosynostosis) Additional or fused digits (fingers and toes) Obesity Reduced heightIntellectual disability is also common with the disorder, although some patients may have average intellectual capacity. [Source: Wikipedia ]