Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus-Beyond Conduction Defects

Abstract

Neonatal lupus erythematosus is an uncommon disease; frequently undiagnosed, produced by the transplacental passage of autoantibodies such as anti-Ro/SSA and anti-La/SSB. Here, we discuss a case of a preterm baby with intracardiac calcification and right ventricular dysfunction detected antenatally and managed successfully with steroid and intravenous immunoglobulins.

Keywords

• lupus erythematosus
• heart failure
• neonatal critical care