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Had an ultrasound done of the upper right abdomen ruq, liver,measures 15.5cm no intrahepatic bile duct dilation. gallbladder, there is small polyps within gallbladder. can this affect bilirubin levels?

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No. If there is no obstruction to the flow of bile.

Answered 2/22/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

A gallbladder polyp will not affect bilirubin levels found on lab tests. If the bilirubin is elevated, talk to your doctor about what the cause is in your situation. There can be many causes, but gallbladder polyps will not generally result in that. Good luck.

Answered 2/23/2023

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