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Would A 5mm Polyp On Gallbladder Require Surgical Removal?
I am a 33yrs old and for past few months I have had increasing right abdominal pain that goes up to my shoulder and in my back. Also severe nausea after I eat and now even when I don't eat. I am also really fatigued. I had an ultrasound done and it showed a 5mm polyp on my gallbladder. I'm going to a GI doc but am wondering if this is cause ton remove my GB or not?
Wed, 2 Jul 2014
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Gallbladder polyps are growths that protrude from the lining of the inside of the gallbladder. Polyps are rarely cancerous.
About 95 percent of gallbladder polyps are benign.
Small gallbladder polyps (less than 10 mm in diameter) are unlikely to be cancerous and generally doesn't require any treatment.
However you need follow-up ultrasonography to look for changes that may be an indication of cancer.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Gallbladder polyps are growths that protrude from the lining of the inside of the gallbladder. Polyps are rarely cancerous.
About 95 percent of gallbladder polyps are benign.
Small gallbladder polyps (less than 10 mm in diameter) are unlikely to be cancerous and generally doesn't require any treatment.
However you need follow-up ultrasonography to look for changes that may be an indication of cancer.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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