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Albinism• Genetic Disorder (Autosomsal Recessive or X linked Recessive)
• Lack of Melanin Synthesis and Transport
• Eyes
• Hair, Skin
• Normal Growth Patterns and Life Span
• Excessive Sensitivity to UV Rays -> consequences
• Prevalence Varies 1 in 20, 000 to 1 in 4000 (Depends on Ethnicity)
Classification• Older: Ocular Albinism and Oculocutaneous Albinism
• OCA1A
• OCA1B
• OCA2
• OCA3
• OCA4
• OCA5…7??
Other Conditions
• Chediak Higashi Syndrome
• Griscelli’s Syndrome
• Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome
• Puerto Ricans
• Lung Problems, Bleeding
Chromosomes