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But only about 5% of gallbladder polyps are cancerous. About 4% to 7% of people may develop gallbladder polyps. It’s more common in older adults. The average age of diagnosis is about 49 years ...
Most polyps are benign and do not need to be removed. Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is recommended when a gallbladder polyp larger than 1 cm is found, even if the person has no symptoms clearly related to the polyp. Laparoscopic surgery is an option for small or solitary polyps. [citation needed] Epidemiology
A gallbladder polyp is a small, abnormal growth of tissue protruding from the lining of the inside of the gallbladder. Although they can be cancerous, the vast majority are noncancerous. We’ll ...
Inflammatory polyps are often associated with inflammation of the gallbladder wall. These are often found in people who have had repeated episodes of cholecystitis and acute biliary colic. This ...
Primary sclerosing cholangitis ( PSC) is a long-term progressive disease of the liver and gallbladder characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts, which normally allow bile to drain from the gallbladder. Affected individuals may have no symptoms or may experience signs and symptoms of liver disease, such as yellow discoloration ...
Others will experience symptoms similar to an inflamed gallbladder or gallbladder stones. The primary symptom is often abdominal pain, especially on your upper right side under the ribs. This pain ...
fever. nausea. vomiting. jaundice. Chronic cholecystitis. After several attacks of acute cholecystitis, the gallbladder can shrink and lose its ability to store and release bile. Abdominal pain ...
PSC develops slowly. You may have it for years before you notice any symptoms. Some of the signs are: Fatigue. Itchy skin. Yellowish skin and eyes caused by a condition called jaundice. As PSC ...