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Héctor Menchaca-Aguayo1, Marcela Saeb-Lima2, Enrique Faugier-Fuentes3
1Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Hospital General Dr. Agustín O'Horán, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico.
Pediatric Dermatology
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Summary
Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare autoimmune condition. This case highlights NLE diagnosis in an infant born via surrogacy, emphasizing antibody testing for accurate identification and management.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Neonatology
Background:
- Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is a rare autoimmune disorder.
- It results from maternal autoantibodies (anti-Ro/SSA, anti-La/SSB) crossing the placenta.
- Typical presentations include skin lesions and congenital heart block.
Keywords:
autoantibodiescutaneous manifestationsin vitro fertilizationneonatal lupus erythematosussurrogacy
