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Gallbladder Polyp

Any mucosal projection into the lumen of the gallbladder

Majority of polyp occurs as a result of lipid deposits or inflammation.

 

Clinical features

  • Typically do not cause symptoms
  • Pain in upper quadrant of abdomen

Diagnosis

  • USG detects gall bladder polyp.
  • EUS is more sensitive and specific method for gallbladder polyp.

Treatment

  • Surgery is not always recommended , treatment depends on the size of polyp.
  • Follow up is recommended if size of polyp is large
  • Surgery is recommended when patient is symptomatic or neoplasm cannot be excluded.