What is gallbladder polyp

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Now many people will suffer from cholecystitis, in fact, it is a very common disease. Because the occurrence of cholecystitis will make these patients appear gallbladder polyps, some people think it is necessary to do surgical treatment. Now let's talk about what is called gallbladder polyps.

What is gallbladder polyp

First: gallbladder polyp, namely gallbladder polyp, gallbladder polyp like lesion is generally refers to the gallbladder wall to the cavity polyp growth of all non calculous lesions. In China, with the wide popularization of B-ultrasound technology, the detection rate of gallbladder polypoid lesions is higher and higher, and its clinical, pathological characteristics and operation timing have been widely studied. If the gallbladder polyp is larger than 1 cm, it is best to operate first to prevent the occurrence of cancer.

Second: cholesterol polyps and growth type polyps: this type of polyps is the most common, but it is not a real polyp, but a mulberry like change formed by the aggregation of cholesterol crystals in bile, and its diameter is mostly less than 1 cm. Growth polyps are second only to cholesterol polyps, and are more common in middle-aged women. 60% of patients will have gallstones.

Third: inflammatory polyps and adenomatous polyps: this type of polyps is formed on the basis of chronic cholecystitis or gallstones. Its diameter is usually less than 1 cm. Adenomatous polyps are true polyps, which can be combined with chronic cholecystitis and gallstones. They are more common in the elderly. Clinically, adenomatous polyps can have bleeding, necrotic changes, and some even develop into papillary adenocarcinoma.

matters needing attention

Polyps are not as terrible as we think, as long as we can get timely treatment, it will not affect our normal life. This tells us to pay more attention to our physical condition in our daily life. If you have any discomfort, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.