It also explains the association between gallbladder polyps and cancer and looks at the treatment options. Share on Pinterest An ultrasound view of the gallbladder showing a polyp inside it.

Most gallbladder polyps do not require treatment. If they are suspected (or found) to be precancerous or malignant, the main treatment available is a cholecystectomy. Gallbladder removal is ...

Background and Aim: The management of gallbladder polyps (GBP) is directly linked to the early diagnosis of gallbladder cancer (GBC). This study aimed to evaluate the malignant risk of GBP.

Gallstones are broadly classified into 2 major types: cholesterol stones and pigment stones, with the former type being the most common. 5 They can develop either in the gallbladder or in the bile ...

Dr Vincent Lam , doctor in gastrointestinal surgery, says gallbladder polyps are not too common but if present could turn into a very malignant form of cancer.