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Some Gall bladder polyps large one 4.9mm
I gone for USG , finding some Gall bladder polyps large one 4.9mm, Gall bladder thickness 3.6mm . Should I go for operation?? In family my uncle was diagnosed Gallbladder cancer. Should I follow up or go for removal of Gall bladder. Kindly suggest.
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Your ultrasound shows multiple polyp in which largest is 4.9.
You have a significant family history of gall bladder cancer.
In north India it is prevalent especially in Gangetic areas.
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Visit any surgeon nearby. Get USG repeat to check for any vascularity in polyp or consider for CECT abdomen.
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