Abstract
What should sonographers recommend to patients diagnosed with small gallbladder polyps? Is follow-up always the solution? And for how many years should we encourage patients to participate in a follow-up ultrasound program? This tutorial discusses current research and guidelines.
Highlights
Findings of gallbladder polyps requires management, as the risk of malignancy increases in patients with polyp size of >10 mm, >50 years of age, co-existing gallstones and/or rapid
The current guidelines recommend surgical removal of the gallbladder if polyps >10 mm, and ultrasound follow-up if the polyp size is between 6-9 mm 6
The guideline recommends that polyps less than 6 mm in patients with no risk factors undergo 5 years follow-up[6]
Summary
Findings of gallbladder polyps requires management, as the risk of malignancy increases in patients with polyp size of >10 mm, >50 years of age, co-existing gallstones and/or rapid. Ultrasound follow-up in patients with small gallbladder polyps polyp growth[6]. A recent retrospective study found a prevalence of 8% (759 of 9683 patients) during 2010 to 2020 and found that polyp change in size during serial ultrasound examination.
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