Guide To The Conditions That Affect The Gallbladder

Gallbladder Polyps

Gallbladder polyps occur when an individual has an abnormal tissue growth that features a stalk that grows inside of the gallbladder from its interior lining. Polyps that grow in the gallbladder can be malignant, but ninety-five percent of all gallbladder polyps are benign. The likelihood of malignancy presence in a gallbladder polyp increases as the polyp size increases. Polyps in the gallbladder that are greater than .75 inches in size have a high chance of being malignant, polyps greater than .5 inches have an increased risk of malignancy, and polyps less than .5 inches are rarely malignant. Symptoms of gallbladder polyps include vomiting, nausea, and occasional hypochondrium. Diagnosis of gallbladder polyps is made with the use of a physical examination, abdominal ultrasound, and endoscopic ultrasound. Treatment of gallbladder polyps relies upon how large the abnormal growths are and may include regular monitoring with ultrasounds, surgical gallbladder removal procedure, changes in diet, and prescription or over-the-counter pain medication.

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