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I have a gallbladder polyp of 5.8 mm size that increased by 1 mm over the last 3 months (the same scanner and the same doctor was used). remove it?

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Gall bladder polyp: I would remove the polyp because it will only grow and cause greater difficulties

Answered 8/14/2019

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A member asked:

I have a gallbladder polyp of 5.8 mm size that increased by 1 mm over the last 3 months (the same scanner and the same doctor was used). remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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