Lupus Erythematosus, Neonatal - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

lupus erythematosus, neonatal

Body Site

foot sole

Age

1 months

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

plaqulous (plaque / nodule / tumor)

Pattern

asymmetric

Comments

This healthy vigorous neonate developed scattered annular plaques typical of neonatal lupus on his arms, legs, soles, face, genital area, and face. His older brother was evaluated for similar lesions 4 years earlier and a diagnosis of neonatal lupus was confirmed by skin biopsy and lupus serology. His mother was subsequently diagnosed with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Description

multiple widely scattered 0.5-1.5 cm annular red papules and plaques with dusky subtly scaly centers

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3/24/2005 23:19:58

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