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Few gallbladder polyps had for 6 yrs one has grown 3 mm from then now 6 mm top surgeon says just watch any change then remove is this ok no big growth?

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Dr. Patrick Sweet III answered

Specializes in Pathology

Gallbladder Polyp: Most small polyps (less than 1 cm) are not malignant, however, when small polyps occur with other conditions (primary sclerosing cholangitis, etc) the risk may be increased. Larger polyps are more likely to develop adenocarcinoma (>1cm).

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Answered 11/28/2017

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