[Polyps of the gallbladder]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2012 Apr 25;101(9):581-4. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157/a000919.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Gallbladder polyps are a common incidental finding in ultrasound. They may be clinically significant, because adenomas have a malignant potential, in contrast to the benign cholesterol polyps occuring more frequently. As non-neoplastic polyps and neoplastic polyps cannot be morphologically discriminated in ultrasound, maximal diameter of a polyp has proven to be the best predictor for malignancy. Cholecystectomy is widely accepted as the treatment of choice for patients with polyps >1 cm. Patients with polyps <1 cm should have a follow-up check for a longer period of time (with the exception of very small polyps).

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Gallbladder / pathology
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Gallbladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Polyps / diagnosis*
  • Polyps / pathology
  • Polyps / surgery
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Ultrasonography
  • Watchful Waiting