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What is OCC disease?

Published in Genetic Disorders 1 min read

OCC disease, or Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome, is a rare, congenital genetic disorder present at birth. It primarily affects the eyes (ocular), brain (cerebral), and skin (cutaneous), causing malformations in these areas.

In simpler terms:

  • Oculo refers to the eyes.
  • Cerebro refers to the brain.
  • Cutaneous refers to the skin.

Thus, Oculocerebrocutaneous syndrome (OCC) involves malformations in these three areas of the body.

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