Neonatal lupus with complete heart block and long term follow up

We present the case of a 27-year-old pregnant woman, newly diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy. The patient delivered a newborn at 38 weeks gestation, who, on the first day of life, manifested complete heart block. This case underscores the clinical challenges associat...

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Published in:Oxford Medical Case Reports 2024-06, Vol.2024 (6), p.omae056-omae056
Main Authors: Alhatemi, Ahmed Qasim Mohammed, Al-Yacopy, Ali Akeel, Hashim, Hashim Talib, Abdulhussain, Rand K
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Language:English
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Summary:We present the case of a 27-year-old pregnant woman, newly diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy. The patient delivered a newborn at 38 weeks gestation, who, on the first day of life, manifested complete heart block. This case underscores the clinical challenges associated with neonatal lupus, emphasizing the need for collaborative, multidisciplinary management.
ISSN:2053-8855
2053-8855
DOI:10.1093/omcr/omae056