Neonatal lupus

Neonatal lupus is a complex of symptoms diagnosed in newborns whose mothers suffer from autoimmune rheumatic diseases; it is manifested by two main signs: diseases of the skin and heart. A newborn may have classic ring-shaped erythema, telangiectasia, skin atrophy, follicular plugs and scales. This...

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Main Authors: T. P. Makarova, Kh. M. Vakhitov, N. N. Firsova, Yu. S. Melnikova, T. A. Novitskaya
Format: Article
Language:Russian
Published: Ltd. “The National Academy of Pediatric Science and Innovation” 2018-12-01
Series:Rossijskij Vestnik Perinatologii i Pediatrii
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Online Access:https://www.ped-perinatology.ru/jour/article/view/776
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Summary:Neonatal lupus is a complex of symptoms diagnosed in newborns whose mothers suffer from autoimmune rheumatic diseases; it is manifested by two main signs: diseases of the skin and heart. A newborn may have classic ring-shaped erythema, telangiectasia, skin atrophy, follicular plugs and scales. This skin lesion is usually combined with a partial or complete heart block due to fibrosis of its pathways. There is a Clinical case of a child with neonatal lupus from own practice.Conflict of interest: The authors of this article confirmed the lack of conflict of interest and financial support, which should be reported.
ISSN:1027-4065
2500-2228