EC23.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Albinism or other specified genetically-determined hypomelanotic disorders

Description

A large group of heritable disorders in which cutaneous melanin production is reduced or absent, mainly as the result of defects in enzymes required for normal melanin biosynthesis.

Index terms

  • Albinism or other specified genetically-determined hypomelanotic disorders

Child codes

  • EC23.20 – Oculocutaneous albinism
  • EC23.2Y – Other specified genetically-determined hypomelanotic disorders

Sibling codes

  • EC23.0 – Non-syndromic genetically-determined hypermelanosis or lentiginosis
  • EC23.1 – Syndromic genetically-determined hypermelanosis or lentiginosis
  • EC23.Y – Other specified genetic disorders of skin pigmentation
  • EC23.Z – Genetic disorders of skin pigmentation, unspecified

Foundation entity

Albinism or other specified genetically-determined hypomelanotic disorders – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/143807416

Part of: EC23: Genetic disorders of skin pigmentation › 14: Diseases of the skin