Piebaldism

Genetics: Mutations and Affected Chromosomes

Piebaldism

Symptoms and Treatments

The Inheritance Pattern Piebaldism is characterized as a rare autosomal dominant disorder presented at birth that affects melanocyte development.

Life Expectancy: with or without treatment

Figure 2. Shows depigmentation on the child's eyebrows, chest area, mid arms, and legs. This image also shows the child with a white forelock in the central region of their forehead.

Frequency the disease in the U.S.

The Model Organism Researched

Figure 1. Shows a chart depicting the inheritance pattern on piebaldism and that 50% of individuals affected by piebaldism will pass the condition onto their offspring.

Frequency the disease in the World

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