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I have recently been diagnosed with pernacious anemia and ultrasound indicates 4mm gallbladder polyp. should i be concerned? thanks

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Dr. Kelty Baker answered

Gallbladder polyp: There is no association between pernicious anemia and gallbladder polyps. The main concern with pa is gastric cancer so some doctors recommend that their patients undergo a screening endoscopy. Gallbladder polyps rarely cause problems and usually don't become cancerous.

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Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No.: They are unrelated. Gallbladder polyps are usually asymptomatic. Your doctor may want to follow it with u/s periodically.

Dr Stevens and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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A member asked:

I have recently been diagnosed with pernacious anemia and ultrasound indicates 4mm gallbladder polyp. should i be concerned? thanks

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kelty Baker answered

Dr Hoepfner and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Dr Stevens and 2 doctors agreed

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