Dangers of gallbladder polypsDepends on the type of polyp
There are three main types of gallbladder polyps:
The most common are:Cholesterol polypsAs the name suggests, the main ingredient is cholesterol, which is a type of blood lipids. Cholesterol polypsGenerally, there are no symptoms, and the probability of becoming cancerous is theoretically low。However, if the polyp is large or located in the gallbladder neck, cystic duct and other parts, it will block the flow of bileIt can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating, and even induce biliary colic and even cholecystitis. and polyps larger than 1 cmIt is difficult to distinguish from gallbladder cancerTherefore, guidelines for polyps larger than 1 cm recommend gallbladder removal and rapid intraoperative testing.
The second is:Adenomatous polyps, much less common,There is a possibility of cancerIn addition, imaging examinations such as CT and magnetic resonance imaging cannot identify the type of polyp, and disease examination is required, and gallbladder resection and intraoperative rapid examination are recommended for more than 1 cm, and if the blood flow is abundant, the surgical indications should be appropriately relaxed.
The third is:Neoplastic polyps, also relatively rare, thoughThere is a high risk of cancerIf there is a high probability of neoplastic polyps if there is a strong blood flow signal or enhancement examination, it is recommended to have surgery as soon as possible and rapid intraoperative testing for those with such characteristics.
The main harm of polyps is cancer, and gallbladder cancer is extremely malignantTherefore, patients with a weight of more than 1 cm or other high-risk factors for gallbladder cancer need to be operated on as soon as possible once diagnosed.
Each patient has its own characteristics, and consult a specialist for specific indications, indications, and modalities.
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