Can gallbladder polyps become cancerous?
Gallbladder polyps are growths that protrude from the lining of the inside of the gallbladder. They typically cause no noticeable symptoms and are often detected on imaging studies done for other reasons. Polyps can be cancerous, but they rarely are. About 95% of gallbladder polyps are benign.
How fast do cancerous gallbladder polyps grow?
How fast do polyps grow in the gallbladder? A single polyp typically grows less than 2 millimeters in a year. A malignant polyp may grow faster. If your healthcare provider measures faster growth at your annual exam, they may recommend removing the polyp.
What is the survival rate of gallbladder cancer?
5-year relative survival rates for gallbladder cancer
SEER stage | 5-year relative survival rate |
---|---|
Localized | 66% |
Regional | 28% |
Distant | 2% |
All SEER stages combined | 19% |
Can you biopsy a gallbladder polyp?
Biopsy of the gallbladder polyps is not technically feasible in many situation, therefore, it is not a part of diagnostic workup. In a small number of patients, gallbladder polyps can cause acute cholecystitis by obstructing the cystic duct.
What is the best treatment for gallbladder cancer?
Surgeon/surgical oncologist: A surgeon who is a cancer treatment specialist.
Does gallbladder polyp need treatment or surgery?
Treatment of gallbladder polyps is usually with keyhole surgery to remove the gallbladder once the polyp has reached 10mm in size or if you have pain. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is the recommended approach to remove the gallbladder. Surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic using four small incisions.
What are the risk factors for gallbladder cancer?
Smoking
What to know about gallbladder polyps?
Gallbladder polyps are growth or protrusions from the inside of the linings of the gall bladder. Majority of the gallbladder polyps (about 95%) are benign, which means that they hardly grow to become problematic or symptomatic. In few cases, the polyps can grow to become cancerous or malignant (though very rare).