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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
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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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Polyp usually requires Cholecystectomy. It always needs detailed evaluation and no benefit in waiting
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Small size polyp watch full waiting repeat USG after 6 months normally they are benign in nature but need to further investigation
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Watchful waiting and repeat USG after 6 months normally
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Surgical consultation
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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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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Need to follow up with repeated USG every six months
Consult online will guide you
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polyp itself is not cancerous it can cause due to other reasons also
but for further diagnosis consult a general surgeon
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Don't worry its not a cancer.
But contect laproscopic surgeon for further procedure
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Don't worry Polyp itself is not cancerous
But kindly consult a general surgeon for followup and treatment of polyp
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Consult a general surgeon for proper management
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
if you would like to know more details about this problem, you can reach me for a free detailed consultation on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits and
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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