Albinism


 * =Genetic Disorder: Albinism= ||
 * ==Chromosome Location: OCA (oculocutaneous albinism) type 1 comes from chromosome 11, OCA type 2 comes from chromosome 15, OCA type 3 comes from chromosome 9, and ocular albinism occurs in "X" chromosome(s) (1 defective "X" chromosome in males, 2 defective "X" chromosomes in females)== ||
 * ==Physical and Psychological Characteristics of the Disorder:==
 * causes total or partial lack of pigment (color)
 * affects males and females
 * is apparent from birth
 * OCA type 1 ,usually, causes total lack of pigment and causes eye problem ||
 * ==Treatment or Management of the Condition: No cures, but there are treatments== ||
 * ==Genetic Testing: Genetic testing is available. This test involves having your blood drawn and then tested.== ||
 * ==Average Life Expectancy: People with albinism live as long as the average person without the condition. People with this condition are symptomatic from birth. == ||
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I do not know anyone that suffers from this condition.
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