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Polyp in Gallbladder
One polyp of 6.7×3 mm found in Gall bladder.
What does it indicate.Is it cancer ?
Some time I feel acidity and gas in my stomach. There is no pain.
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Most gallbladder polyps smaller than 10 mm are benign (non cancerous) and don’t usually cause serious problems. They often just need periodic monitoring with ultrasound, usually every 6–12 months, to check for any change in size
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Key Interpretation:
Main positive finding: Gallbladder polyp, 6.7 mm × 3 mm
Everything else (liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, prostate) is essentially normal.
Gallbladder Polyp – Significance
Polyps <10 mm in size are usually benign (non-cancerous), most commonly cholesterol polyps.
Risk of malignancy increases if:
*Polyp is ≥10 mm
*Patient is >50 years
*Polyp is growing in size on follow-up scans
*Associated gallstones are present (not in this case)
*Sessile (broad-based) polyp rather than pedunculated
Your case: Single, 6.7 mm polyp → Low risk, usually managed conservatively.
Next Steps
✅ No immediate surgery needed (since <10 mm and no gallstones).
✅ Follow-up ultrasound every 6–12 months to check if polyp is increasing in size.
✅ If polyp grows to ≥10 mm or symptoms develop (e.g., persistent right upper abdominal pain, jaundice), cholecystectomy (surgery to remove gallbladder) is advised.
✅ General advice:
~Maintain healthy weight, avoid high-fat diet.
~Monitor for symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, nausea, jaundice.
~Continue regular medical follow-up.
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You don't have to worry about polyp
Next Steps
check the size every 6 month for 2 years
Health Tips
after that you can check it once in every year, if there is any increase in size go for laproscopic cholecystectomy and after that ask for histopathological examination of gall bladder
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Detecting the gall bladder polyp during the ultrasound scan is quite common.its not cancerous.However size of. The polyp should be measured periodically to see any increase in its size.Idealy you should consult a laproscopic surgeon in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate management.
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