Dermatology

                                                                                                                       Robert M Rosen, D. O.

Albinism-Oculocutaneous

All Albinism is autosomal recessive except dominant albinoidism

Oculo-cutaneous 10 types: all decreased melanin in skin, hair, eyes; all nystagmus, photophobia, decreased acuity

Includes - Hermansky Pudlux - seen in Puerto Ricans, Chediak Higashi

Only one with melanocytes in eyes - black lock albinism deafness (BADS) Tyr positive, negative, YHM, rufous, etc.