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What is oculocutaneous albinism type 4 (oca4)?
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Hypopigmentation: Oculocutaneous albinism type 4 is characterized by hypopigmentation of the skin and hair plus the characteristic ocular changes found in all other types of albinism. Individuals with oca4 are usually recognized within the first year of life because of hypopigmentation of the hair and skin and the ocular features of nystagmus and strabismus.
Answered 10/7/2018
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