Gallbladder Polyp

2022-12-15 07:15:02
2-3 months ago, a 5 mm polyp showed up in my ultrasound, what needs to be done? Is the surgery required or it can go away.
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Repeat ultrasound abdomen

Answered2022-12-15 16:59:40

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Repeat the ultrasound abdomen

Answered2022-12-15 08:42:52

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What are your complains. Do you abdominal pain? Consult over call for further details

Answered2022-12-16 02:34:45

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Answered2022-12-15 09:13:39

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You can repeat the Ultrasound after 2-3 months. If you don’t have pain, you can observe. But it is seen that, sometimes soft stones appear like polyp in ULtrasound. Moreover, stones, polyp etc don’t happen in a fully functioning Gall bladder. Hence, ultimately there is possibility of Surgical removal of Gall bladder
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Repeat Ultrasound as advised above

Answered2022-12-15 07:19:23

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