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