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Dr cattano you answered regarding my gallbladder polyps so now do i demand removal as i am petrified this is cancer?
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Observe or surgery: Gall bladder polys have high incidence of developing malignancy if they are 2cm or more, very small polyps could be observed, you don't have to demand speak to your doctor which group you belong to, but most of the time lap cholycystecomy . Is prefored choice.
Answered 6/10/2021
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