Oculocutaneous albinism type 2

What is Oculocutaneous albinism type 2?

A form of oculocutaneous albinism characterized by variable hypopigmentation of the skin and hair, numerous characteristic ocular changes and misrouting of the optic nerves at the chiasm.

Other condition names

  • OCA2

Inheritance type

Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000
  • United States: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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