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Oculocutaneous albinism type 1A

ORPHA:79431· ICD-10 E70.3

Definition

A severe form of oculocutaneous albinism type 1 (OCA1) characterized by complete absence of melanin and manifesting as white hair and skin, blue, fully translucent irises, nystagmus and misrouting of the optic nerves.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Infancy, Neonatal