Conditions / Syndrome

oculocutaneous albinism type IB

info ยท Syndrome

An oculocutaneous albinism that has_material_basis_in an autosomal recessive hypomorphic mutation of TYR on chromosome 11q14.3 with retention of some residual protein activity.

Signs and symptoms

  • Albinism
  • Hypopigmentation of hair
  • Nystagmus
  • Hypopigmentation of the skin
  • Photophobia
  • Fundus hypopigmentation
  • Visual impairment

Also known as: Albinism, Yellow Mutant Type; OCA1B