Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My gallbladder ultrasound reads abnormal thickening of neck does mean cancer if i have gallbladder polyps?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
NO: Ultrasound is not how cancer is diagnosed. Gallbladder polyps is a risk factor for cancer and is an indication for cholecystectomy especially if symtomatic. See a surgeon for an opinion. Standard of care for cancer diagnosis is tissue based.
Answered 11/20/2018
5.6k views
Not commonly: A gallbladder ultrasound that reads a thickened wall is more commonly associated with cholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder. The wall of the gallbladder thickens as it gets inflamed. Gallbladder polyps are usually stones that are forming in the wall of the gallbladder. See your surgeon for further evaluation and treatment.
Answered 3/16/2014
4.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Do i need my gallbladder removed? Gi doctor says yes. I had an ultrasound saying that I have stones, distention, wall thickening, and a 0.6cm polyp.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have been going for a routine abdomen ultrasound for years now for a gall bladder polyp. For the first time, radiologist noted an accessory spleen. What does this mean? Thank you?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
So if gallbladder polyp went down frim 6.5 mm to 4mm is that lean away from cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Dr cattano you answered regarding my gallbladder polyps so now do I demand removal as I am petrified this is cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi, I have been diagnosed with small nonshadowing gallstones or polyps in my gallbladder (the ultrasound is not clear). What should I do now?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Gallbladder polyps 2 mm and 3 mm found on ultrasound. Is this risk for pre cancer ?. This question is from my friend .
My latest ultrasound revealed two gallbladder polyps of sizes 3 and 5 mm each. How do I determine if it's cancer? Are tumor marker tests useful now?
3 years ago, an ultrasound showed i had polyps on my gallbladder. Past couple weeks been experiencing mild pain in RUQ and bad nausea after eating/drinking. Im worried it could be cancer? What are chances? Im 28 Male. Thankyou
Have a few hemangiomas on liver went for an ultrasound of gallbladder due to polyps and tech said liver cyst then I heard doppler flow is this cancer?
Good Doctors I had ultrasound done. Liver: The liver measures 15.5 cm. IMPRESSION: 1. There are small polyps within the gallbladder. 2. No other acute changes are seen. what does this mean ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
