10.  Carpenter's

Answer:
Physical findings of the head: craniofacial features are variable, depends a lot on which suture is involved, can involve lambdoid, saggital and coronal sutures.  Head shape may vary from brachycephalic to turricephalic.  Low-set ears and lateral displacement of the inner canthi are also prominent features.

Associated physical findings: congental heart defects in as many as 33% of patients, preaxial polysyndactyly of the feet.

Genetic mode of transmission: rare genetic disorder, autosomal recessive.

Mental status of the patient: mental deficiency has been reported.

Timing and description of the operation: suture release at 6-12 months.
 

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