Neonatal lupus erythematosus

A self-limited skin rash that appears in the neonatal period and usually resolves in four to six months after birth. It is caused by placental transfer of maternal autoantibodies, usually anti-Ro antibody. In a minority of cases, it is associated with congenital heart block, hepatitis, or thrombocytopenia. The mothers of the affected babies may be asymptomatic or suffer from systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis.

Also known as: Neonatal Lupus, congenital lupus, congenital lupus erythematosus, neonatal SLE, neonatal lupus, neonatal lupus syndrome, neonatal systemic lupus erythematosus

36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Neonatal lupus erythematosus itself.