[Neonatal lupus erythematosus: complete atrioventricular block and SSA/Ro antibodies]

An Esp Pediatr. 1987 Jun;26(6):449-51.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A newborn boy with complete A-V block and positive anti-SSA/Ro antibodies is reported. Authors comment on pathological findings of neonatal lupus erythematosus. They also review prognosis and clinical course and point out management of these patients before and after birth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Autoantigens / analysis*
  • Heart Block / congenital*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / congenital*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / immunology
  • Male
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic*
  • Ribonucleoproteins*

Substances

  • Autoantigens
  • RNA, Small Cytoplasmic
  • RO60 protein, human
  • Ribonucleoproteins
  • SS-A antigen