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Albinism – Causes and Evaluation

Causes and Evaluation of Albinism - What causes an Albinism? What are the most common causes of Albinism? What are the practice parameters for the evaluation of Albinism? Learn more about the causes and evaluation of Albinism.

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Causes and Evaluation of Albinism

New York (USA), November 29, 2014

What causes an Albinism?

What are the most common causes of Albinism?

How is an Albinism usually evaluated?

What are the practice parameters for the evaluation of Albinism?

What are the practice guidelines for the evaluation of Albinism clinically?

What issues are most important in the initial evaluation Albinism?

Learn more about the causes and evaluation of Albinism.

Albinism – Causes and Evaluation

Causes of Albinism

Melanocytes are cells found in skin and eyes responsible for production of melanin. Albinism occurs due to mutation in any one of the several genes. These defects could be hereditary. Albinism occurs when your body is unable to produce or distribute melanin.

Evaluation of Albinism

Each gene provides chemically coded instructions to produce one of the several proteins responsible for production of melanin. Mutation of gene results in significant reduction in production of melanin or in some cases nil production of melanin. You should inherit two copies of a mutated gene, one from each parent. Only then, you develop albinism. If you inherit only one copy, you do not develop albinism.

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Written By:
Dr. Marilyn Thompson