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Albinism in Africa

Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects

Book2018

Edited by:

Jennifer Kromberg and Prashiela Manga

Albinism in Africa

Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects

Book2018

 

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Edited by:

Jennifer Kromberg and Prashiela Manga

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    Chapter 1 - Introduction and Historical Background

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 1-25

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    Chapter 2 - Clinical Features, Types of Albinism, and Natural History

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 27-55

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    Chapter 3 - Epidemiology of Albinism

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 57-79

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    Chapter 4 - Prevalence and Population Genetics of Albinism: Surveys in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Tanzania

    Patricia M. Lund and Mark Roberts

    Pages 81-98

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    Chapter 5 - Molecular Biology of Albinism

    Prashiela Manga

    Pages 99-119

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    Chapter 6 - Dermatological Aspects of Albinism

    Sian Hartshorne and Prashiela Manga

    Pages 121-134

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    Chapter 7 - Albinism and the Eye

    Susan E.I. Williams

    Pages 135-149

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    Chapter8 - Low-Vision Rehabilitation and Albinism

    Rebecca L. Kammer

    Pages 151-170

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    Chapter 9 - Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Albinism

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 171-201

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    Chapter 10 - Genetic Counseling and Albinism

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 203-233

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    Chapter 11 - Genetic Testing, Postnatal, and Prenatal Diagnosis for Albinism

    Robyn Kerr and Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 235-256

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    Chapter 12 - Albinism and Social Marginalization

    Sam Clarke and Jon Beale

    Pages 257-270

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    Chapter 13 - Interventions: Preventive Management, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Support Services

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 271-293

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    Chapter 14 - A Personal Perspective: Living With Albinism

    Nomasonto G. Mazibuko and Jennifer G.R. Kromberg

    Pages 295-307

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    Chapter 15 - Summary and Conclusion

    Jennifer G.R. Kromberg and Prashiela Manga

    Pages 309-325

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    Glossary

    Pages 327-333

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    Index

    Pages 335-342

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Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa. Leading international contributors examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular considerations of importance in effectively and sensitively managing this genetic disorder. Foundational chapters covering the historical and psychosocial aspects of albinism are supplemented by discussions of the pathobiology of the disease, as well as a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and incidents of skin cancer involved in the manifestations of this disorder.

New prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods, genetic risk assessment for individuals, families, and communities, and novel genetic markers that may be used for developing new therapeutics for treating albinism are also discussed in detail. The book provides care management approaches that may be applied to instances of albinism in other regions, along with guiding principles for treating rare genetic disorders and stigmatized patient populations across the globe.

Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa. Leading international contributors examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular considerations of importance in effectively and sensitively managing this genetic disorder. Foundational chapters covering the historical and psychosocial aspects of albinism are supplemented by discussions of the pathobiology of the disease, as well as a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and incidents of skin cancer involved in the manifestations of this disorder.

New prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods, genetic risk assessment for individuals, families, and communities, and novel genetic markers that may be used for developing new therapeutics for treating albinism are also discussed in detail. The book provides care management approaches that may be applied to instances of albinism in other regions, along with guiding principles for treating rare genetic disorders and stigmatized patient populations across the globe.

Key Features

  • Includes contributions from leading international contributors who examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular aspects of importance in sensitively managing albinism in Africa
  • Discusses recent advances in our understanding of the pathobiology of albinism, while also offering a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and rates of skin cancer
  • Highlights new prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods and approaches to genetic risk assessment for individuals, families and communities
  • Includes contributions from leading international contributors who examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular aspects of importance in sensitively managing albinism in Africa
  • Discusses recent advances in our understanding of the pathobiology of albinism, while also offering a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and rates of skin cancer
  • Highlights new prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods and approaches to genetic risk assessment for individuals, families and communities

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ISBN

978-0-12-813316-3

Language

English

Published

2018

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Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Academic Press

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Editors

Jennifer Kromberg

University of the Witwatersrand and National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa

Prashiela Manga

New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa