Anti-La negative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a newborn.

A newborn presented with erythematous lesion over face, which appeared soon after birth. Diagnosis of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) was confirmed by positive anti-Ro SSA antibody and skin biopsy. But anti-La SSB antibody was negative. Her hepatic transaminases were high. But no cardiac manifestations were noted.