Congenital heart block and widespread fibrosis due to maternal lupus erythematosus.

Abstract

We here report the clinical and pathological findings of a newborn infant with complete heart block who died 25 minutes after birth. Extensive fibrosis was found in many organs, including the heart, liver, and kidneys. The mother suffered from systemic lupus erythematosus and it seems probable that the maternal disease was responsible for the infant's condition.