Childhood subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus associated with homozygous complement 2 deficiency.
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.
Buckley
D
D
City of Dublin Skin and Cancer Hospital, Ireland.
Barnes
L
L
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
D003175:Complement C2