Systemic lupus erythromatosus with anti-SSA/SSAb positivity is associated with ________: (A) Poor prognosis, (B) Increased risk of nephritis and vasculitis, (C) Congenital hea block, (D) All of the above
Answer is C. The correct association is congenital hea block. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with anti-SSA/SSB (Ro/La) is associated with: Good prognosis Less risk of developing nephritis and vasculitis Congenital hea block in neonatal lupus Subacute cutaneous lupus. Ref: Nelson textbbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 1279