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Albinism

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Albinism is a disorder of the synthesis of the pigment melanin.

There are two clinical types of albinism:

  • ocular albinism
  • oculocutaneous albinism

There are commonly deficits of the visual system which prevent binocular vision.

References

  1. Arveiler B et al. Albinism: An Underdiagnosed Condition. J Invest Dermatol. 2020 Jul;140(7):1449-1451
  2. Gronskov K, Ek J, Brondum-Nielsen K. Oculocutaneous albinism. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2007 Nov 2;2:43

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