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I am experiencing abdomenal pain and my doctor found out that i have gb polyps at 0.7cm. it is cancerous and need to remove immediately?

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Dr. Stephen Berns answered

Probably not cancer: Most gallbladder polyps are cholesterol polyps. Cancer is rare. However, if you are in pain, you might want to have your gallbladder removed. Please see your doctor.

Answered 12/14/2013

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A member asked:

I am experiencing abdomenal pain and my doctor found out that i have gb polyps at 0.7cm. it is cancerous and need to remove immediately?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Berns answered

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