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Do gallblader wall polyps that are less than 3 mm ever decrease, shrink or dissapear without treatment? if they are stable at 3 mm, are they normal?

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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

GB polyps never nl: The true problem is that tests aren't good enough to tell if it is a polyp or a gallstone stuck in place by mucus. Polyps have a high risk of developing cancer ; gb cancer is usually bad. Usually worth gallbladder removal to prevent.

Answered 2/6/2014

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