Open Access Case Report

Congenital Heart Block in Lupus Erythematosus Syndrome and Anti Ro-SSA Antibodies. A Case Report

Maria Caterina Corigliano*, Pizzicaroli Caterina and Larciprete Giovanni

Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina Hospital, Italy

Corresponding Author

Received Date: February 07, 2019;  Published Date: February 27, 2019

Abstract

Congenital heart block is often associated with maternal anti Ro/SS-A and anti La/SSB antibodies that cross the placenta and damage the fetal AV node [1]. It occurs during the second trimester of gestation in asymptomatic women [2].

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