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Albinism Type 1A

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ALBINISM TYPE 1A

BY: CATHERINE AND MEGHAN

DIAGNOSIS

  • Name of patient: Baby Girl
  • Main Symptoms: Pale skin, hair, and eyes crossed
  • Possible Diagnosis: Paleness
  • True Diagnosis: Albinism Type 1A

GENETICS

  • Chromosome #: 11
  • Gene Name: TYR-Tyrosinase
  • Protein of Gene: Melanin
  • Proteins Function: Pigmentation
  • How patient is affected: Protein Problems

MEDICAL

  • People that inherited: 1 in 40,000 people
  • Females inherited:
  • Children Life Expectancy:
  • Treatment:prescription lenses, annual examinations

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