PATHOLOGY MCQ
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What disease is described below:The congenital absence of any pigmentation or coloration, resulting in white hair, scales, and skin
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Hypomelanoma
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Hypermelanoma
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Albinism
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Hyperalbinemia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Albinism is a rare genetic condition caused by mutations of certain genes that affect the amount of melanin your body produces. Melanin controls the pigmentation (color) of your skin, eyes and hair. People with albinism have extremely pale skin, eyes and hair.
Detailed explanation-2: -Albinism is the congenital absence of melanin in an animal or plant resulting in white hair, feathers, scales and skin and pink or blue eyes. Individuals with the condition are referred to as albinos.
Detailed explanation-3: -oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) ocular albinism. Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome. Chediak-Higashi syndrome. Griscelli syndrome. 22-Sept-2021
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