Oculocutaneous Albinism
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📋Overview
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a group of inherited disorders characterized by reduced or absent melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. It is a genetic condition caused by mutations affecting melanin production. The term 'oculocutaneous albinism' is the modern preferred terminology encompassing various subtypes distinguished by genetic cause and severity of pigmentation and visual impairment.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0078918ICD-10-CM
E70.32E70.329
MeSH
D016115
SNOMED CT (US)
63844009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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