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Albinism screening
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for albinism. Individuals with familial history of albinism can undergo genetic sequence analysis.
Screening
Screening
- There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for albinism [1]
- Individuals with familial history of albinism can undergo genetic sequence analysis
References
References
- ↑ Marçon CR, Maia M (2019). “Albinism: epidemiology, genetics, cutaneous characterization, psychosocial factors”. An Bras Dermatol. 94 (5): 503–520. doi:10.1016/j.abd.2019.09.023. PMC 6857599 Check
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