HomeAnswersSurgical Gastroenterologygallbladder polypI have a gallbladder polyp that has grown. Please help.

Is the rapid growth of a gallbladder polyp suggestive of cancer?

Share

The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.

Medically reviewed by

iCliniq medical review team

Published At April 28, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 9, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Last month I was diagnosed with a gallbladder polyp of 0.23 inch. I underwent a follow-up ultrasound recently which showed the polyp has grown to 0.29 inch. Is it cancerous because it has grown so rapidly?

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern. In the first scan, the size of the polyp was 0.23 inch, while in the next one, it was around 0.29 inch. Usually, it is purely operator oriented. Some radiologists may get 0.19 inch whereas, others might get 0.27 inch. Whether you have a polyp or not matters. Having a polyp could mean that there is a chance of malignancy. To confirm malignancy we advise surgery for a gallbladder polyp. Usually, laparoscopic cholecystectomy is advisable. After the procedure the specimen is sent for a histopathology test, and the report comes after ten days.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Varunbabu Aucha
Dr. Varunbabu Aucha

Family Physician

Community Banner Mobile
By subscribing, I agree to iCliniq's Terms & Privacy Policy.

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Surgical Gastroenterology

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy