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Ladd-Gross syndrome
Synonyms:
Bile duct atresia.
Associated persons:
Robert Edward Gross
William Edwards Ladd
Description:
Icterus neonatorum associated with atresia of the bile ducts. Both sexes affected; present from birth or onset at 2 to 3 weeks of life. Jaundice of progressive intensity. Hepatosplenomegaly. Fetor hepaticus.
Bibliography:
- W. E. Ladd and R. E. Gross:
Abdominal surgery in infancy and childhood.
Philadelphia, W. B. Saunders, 1941.
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