ICD-11 classes
19 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Disorders involving the integument of fetus or newborn
KA07 — Neonatal dermatoses due to maternal antibodies
KA07.0 — Neonatal lupus erythematosus
ICD-11 KA07.0 — Neonatal lupus erythematosus
Neonatal lupus erythematosus results from trans-placental transfer of maternal antibodies, in particular anti-Ro/SSA and anti La/SSB. It manifests with an erythematous rash which may be obviously photosensitive and is closely associated with congenital heart block. The mother may have known lupus, especially subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, but she may be asymptomatic. The rash normally subsides within the first few months of life.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
It has no clarifying diagnoses.
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: