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Anti-La negative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a newborn

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A newborn presented with erythematous lesion over face, which appeared soon after birth. Diagnosis of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) was confirmed by positive anti-Ro SSA antibody and skin biopsy. But anti-La SSB antibody was negative. Her hepatic transaminases were high. But no cardiac manifestations were noted.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Medical College and Hospital, College Street, Kolkata, India

    Mihir Sarkar, Jayant Kumar Ghosh, Malay K. Sinha & Sukanta Chatterjee

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Sarkar, M., Ghosh, J.K., Sinha, M.K. et al. Anti-La negative cutaneous lupus erythematosus in a newborn. Indian J Pediatr 76, 649–650 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0161-7

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