Neonatal lupus mimicking extra hepatic biliary atresia.

Abstract

Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus (NLE) is an uncommon condition manifesting with congenital complete heart block and occasionally other manifestations like hepatitis. Neonatal Lupus with severe cholestasis with positive anti SS-A/Ro and anti SS-B/La antinuclear antibodies in the mother and child is being reported.

• Authors: Madhuri Kanitkar, K P V Rohini, Bipin Puri, M N G Nair
• Journal: Indian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 41 Issue 12 Pg. 1252-4 (Dec 2004) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
• PMID: 15623907 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antibodies, Antinuclear

Topics

• Antibodies, Antinuclear (analysis)
• Biliary Atresia (diagnosis)
• Cholestasis (etiology, immunology)
• Heart Block (etiology)
• Humans
• Infant
• Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (complications, diagnosis, immunology)
• Male