Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Partial albinism
Partial absent skin pigmentation
HP:0007443
What it means
Absence of melanin pigment in various areas, which is found at birth and is permanent. The lesions are known as leucoderma and are often found on the face, trunk, or limbs.
Rare diseases that can present with this6
Very common80–99%
4The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Congenital partial albinism on face, trunk, or limbs · Congenital partial leucoderma
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