Neonatal Lupus Flashcards
1
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Neonatal lupus: Characteristic manifestation
A
Annular or macular rash on the face (periorbital area), trunk, and scalp
2
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Neonatal lupus: Most feared complication
A
Congenital heart block
3
Q
Neonatal lupus: Vast majority are associated with what antibodies
A
Anti-Ro (SSA) and anti-La (SSBB)
4
Q
T/F Neonatal lupus is characterized by ongoing immune dysregulation
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F