Neonatal lupus erythematosus presenting as multiple photosensitive annular plaques with skin atrophy
Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
;
: 30-33, 2012.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is an autoimmune disease affecting the fetus as a result of transplacental transfer of anti-Ro autoantibodies. Typically, it presents in the first few months of life with an annular form of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus. We report an infant of NLE presenting at birth with multiple annular erythematous plaques with skin atrophy involving the face, head, and upper trunk. Histopathology of skin biopsy was consistent with subacute cutaneous lupus. The mother was clinically free of disease and had no family history of autoimmune disease. Serology (extranuclear antigens) was positive in both the baby and the mother. This is a rare presentation of a rare disease.
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Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
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2012
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