Long‐term follow up of gallbladder polyps

Abstract

Even small polyps have a risk of malignancy, and careful long-term follow up of GBP will help detect and treat early GBC.

Laparoscopic Management of Gall Bladder Polyp

“…Thus, gallbladder polyp has to be evaluated more carefully in the presence of gallstones because gallstones are both a risk factor and cause for interference. [4] …”

“…[3] However, a study includinig 1558 patients with gallbladder solitary polyps did not have a higher risk of neoplastic polyps than multiple polyps. [4] Tumor with regard to follow-up in time…”

“…Gallbladder polyps larger than 1.5 cm, especially in solitary sessile hypoechogenic polyps, are associated with a risk of malignancy. [1,3,4,8,34,36] Generally, polyps that are smaller than 1 cm and are asymptomatic are monitored for 6-12 months with control ultrasound scans, in order to detect any rapid growth. However, some studies have demonstrated that the polyp's diameter alone is not a safe exclusion criteria for neoplasm, [2,32] and therefore, recommend strongly consideration for cholecystectomy for any polyp greater than 6 mm.…”

“…In a study of 1558 patients with gallbladder polyps, the age at the time of diagnosis was 49 years. [4] In the majority of publications in which the ratio is calculated, the incidence is more prevalent in men. [1,5] The sex ratio and age at the time of diagnosis of gallbladder polyps was 1.15 to 1 (male to female).…”

“…[1,5] The sex ratio and age at the time of diagnosis of gallbladder polyps was 1.15 to 1 (male to female). [4,6] <10 mm >10 mm Benign polyps 25 1 Malignant and premalignant polyps 0 0 <50 Years >50 Years Benign polyps 19 7 Malignant and premalignant polyps 0 0·…”