Polyps in the gallbladder may not cause any symptoms. Depending on the type of polyps, they can be benign, be a sign of inflammation, or potentially lead to cancer. Polyps are abnormal tissue growths.

Abnormal tissue growths on the gallbladder are called gallbladder polyps. The vast majority of gallbladder polyps are benign ...

was found to have both a gallbladder stone and a gallbladder polyp. At the initial examinations in 1996, gallbladder findings suggestive of malignancy were not identified in any subject.

In summary, we conclude that the risk for neoplastic polyps is high for large polyps and GBP with gallbladder stones or sludge. For high-risk GBP, careful evaluation or cholecystectomy is recommended.

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.