Diagnosis and management of gallbladder polyps.
Gallbladder polyps are frequently encountered on cross-sectional imaging, often in asymptomatic patients. Most are benign and of little clinical importance. However, some polyps do have a malignant potential. This article discusses the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and natural history of gallbladder polyps and risk factors for malignant polyps and indications for cholecystectomy.
Gallahan
William C
WC
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Conway
Jason D
JD
D002763:Cholecystectomy / Q000379:methods*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011127:Polyps / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis