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Will having albinism affect my childs development?
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Probably not: Albinism is defect in coloring pigment of skin eyes and hair. Common complication is vision problems. Skin may also be proned to malignant changes.
Answered 4/2/2014
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What Type?: The best way to get your questions answered is to ask your child's pediatrician for a referral to a geneticist and a pediatric ophthalmologist at lucile packard children's hospital, where your child will receive excellent care.
Answered 10/3/2016
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