Oculocutaneous albinism type 1B
Overview
A rare inherited disorder characterized by reduced pigmentation of the skin, eyes and hair. Type 1B involves a partial absence of tyrosinase which is needed for the production of melanin which gives the skin, hair and eyes their color. It is caused by mutations in the TYR gene.
Symptoms
* White hair during infancy * Very light yellow hair during infancy * Very pale skin * Light-colored irises * Reduced pigmentation in iris
Prognosis
The 'prognosis' of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B usually refers to the likely outcome of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B. The prognosis of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B may include the duration of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B, chances of complications of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Oculocutaneous albinism, type 1B. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.