title: Childhood subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with homozygous complement 2 deficiency.
abstract: We describe a 9-year-old boy with an Ro-positive, subacute, cutaneous lupus rash associated with homozygous C2 deficiency. His response to a mild topical steroid and sunscreen was excellent. Hereditary complement deficiency and its association with childhood lupus erythematosus are discussed.
authors: City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital, Ireland.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Buckley
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Barnes
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003175:Complement C2 / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000235:genetics; D006720:Homozygote; D006801:Humans; D008178:Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D003175:Complement C2