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Hi doctor, 22 yrs, gall bladder polyp. (gall bladder is normal in contours. a 5mm immobile echogenic focus noted along the wall of gall bladder means?

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Gallbladder polyp: Polyps of the gallbladder are typically incidental findings detected during radiologic imaging of the abdomen. They are usually harmless. The recommendation for 5mm polyp would be to repeat the Ultrasound in 12 mo to re-check the size. If not changing, no need to worry.

Answered 6/12/2018

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A member asked:

Hi doctor, 22 yrs, gall bladder polyp. (gall bladder is normal in contours. a 5mm immobile echogenic focus noted along the wall of gall bladder means?

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