Neonatal lupus
Neonatal lupus: Introduction
Neonatal lupus:
Neonatal lupus is a rare form of lupus affecting
newborn babies of women with SLE or certain other immune system
disorders. At birth, ... more about Neonatal lupus.
Neonatal lupus: Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare disorder caused by the transplacental passage of maternal autoantibodies. The most common clinical manifestations are cardiac, dermatologic, and hepatic. Some infants may also have hematologic abnormalities.
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Causes of Neonatal lupus
- The mother produces autoantibodies against Ro (SSA), La (SSB), and/or U1-RNP, and they are passively transported across the placenta. The presence of maternal anti-SSA/Ro and anti-SSB/La antibodies increases the risk of bearing infants with NLE
- Mothers of patients with NLE may have defined or undifferentiated autoimmune disorders, such as SLE, SS, UAS, or RA
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Treatments for Neonatal lupus
- The type of treatment and the long-term prognosis for neonates with cardiac rhythm and conduction disturbances depends on the presence of underlying congenital heart abnormalities
- Treatment of skin lesions includes mild steroids and, possibly, laser treatment for residual telangiectasia
- Photoprotection is highly desirable because solar exposure may precipitate skin lesions
- In severe cases, surgical implantation of a pacemaker, along with the correction of structural abnormalities in the heart, may be necessary
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Handout on Health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: NIAMS (Excerpt)
Neonatal lupus is a rare form of lupus affecting
newborn babies of women with SLE or certain other immune system
disorders. At birth, the babies have a skin rash, liver abnormalities,
or low blood counts, which entirely go away over several months.
However, babies with neonatal lupus may have a serious heart defect.
Physicians can now identify most at-risk mothers, allowing for prompt
treatment of the infant at or before birth.
Neonatal lupus is very
rare, and most infants of mothers with SLE are entirely healthy.
(Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: NIAMS)
Handout on Health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: NIAMS (Excerpt)
Physicians can now identify most at-risk mothers, allowing for prompt
treatment of the infant at or before birth.
Neonatal lupus is very
rare, and most infants of mothers with SLE are entirely healthy.
(Source: excerpt from Handout on Health Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: NIAMS)
Lupus Fact Sheet: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Neonatal lupus can affect some newborn babies of women with SLE or certain
other immune system disorders. Babies with neonatal lupus may have a serious
heart defect. Other affected babies may have a skin rash, liver abnormalities,
or low blood counts. Neonatal lupus is very rare, and most infants of mothers
with SLE are entirely healthy. (Source: excerpt from Lupus Fact Sheet: NWHIC)
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