Albinism–deafness syndrome is a condition characterized by
congenital
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neural
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deafness and a severe or extreme
piebald-like phenotype with extensive areas of
hypopigmentation.
A locus at Xq26.3-q27.I has been suggested.
It has been suggested that it is a form of
Waardenburg syndrome type II.
See also
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Albinism
References
External links
Albinism
Disturbances of human pigmentation
Syndromes affecting the skin
Syndromes with sensorineural hearing loss
Rare genetic syndromes
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