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I have a 5.3mm diameter polyp in my gallbladder. can it be cancerous? what should i do? when should i repeat the ultrasonography?

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It is doubtful: It is good to recheck it in 2 months with an ultrasound. If it is benign it will remain same sized. if it increases in size, your gall bladder needs to be removed

Answered 3/14/2016

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