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Albinism

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Albinism refers to a group of inherited abnormalities of melanin synthesis resulting in congenital hypopigmentation. It involves the skin, hair, and eyes (oculocutaneous albinism) or may be limited primarily to the eyes (ocular albinism). The estimated frequency of affected individuals in the USA is approximately 1/17,000.

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(2006). Albinism. In: Atlas of Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-161-5_8

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