Gallbladder polyps: Can they be cancerous? - Mayo Clinic
Dec 6, 2023 · Gallbladder polyps larger than 1/2 inch (about 10 mm) in diameter are more likely to be cancerous or turn into cancer over time. Those larger than 3/4 inch (18 mm) in diameter may pose a significant risk of being malignant. Treatment of larger gallbladder polyps includes cholecystectomy. Again, malignant polyps are extremely rare.
Gallbladder cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 31, 2024 · Larger gallstones may carry a larger risk. Gallstones are common. But even in people with gallstones, gallbladder cancer is rare. Other gallbladder conditions. Other gallbladder conditions that can increase the risk of gallbladder cancer include polyps, infections, and ongoing swelling and irritation, called chronic inflammation.
Gallstones - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 20, 2021 · A gallstone that becomes lodged in the neck of the gallbladder can cause inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis). Cholecystitis can cause severe pain and fever. Blockage of the common bile duct. Gallstones can block the tubes (ducts) through which bile flows from your gallbladder or liver to your small intestine.
Cholecystitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 23, 2024 · Infection within the gallbladder. If bile builds up in the gallbladder, the bile may get infected. Death of gallbladder tissue. Cholecystitis that isn't treated can cause tissue in the gallbladder to die. This is called gangrene. This most common complication mainly affects older people, those who wait to get treatment and those with diabetes.
Gallbladder polyps | Gallbladder Problems | Forums - Patient
Ive had gallbladder polyps for around 18 months, confirmed by ultrasound. My symptoms are as followed :- mild indigestion, pressure and dull ache under right rib, sometimes i get flank pain, migranes, sinus issues on right side, dry eye, nausea, bloating.
Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) - Mayo Clinic
Oct 3, 2023 · Gallstones in the gallbladder that are causing symptoms, called cholelithiasis. Gallstones in the bile duct, called choledocholithiasis. Gallbladder inflammation, called cholecystitis. Large gallbladder polyps, which can turn cancerous. Pancreas inflammation, called pancreatitis, from gallstones. Concern for cancer of the gallbladder.
Colon polyps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Adenomas are the most likely to turn into cancer if given enough time to grow. Serrated polyps also may become cancerous, depending on their size and location. In general for neoplastic polyps, the larger the polyp, the greater the risk of cancer. Risk factors. Factors that might cause colon polyps or cancer include: Age.
Stomach polyps - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 18, 2022 · The most common causes of stomach polyps are: Long-lasting stomach inflammation. Also known as gastritis, this condition can cause the formation of hyperplastic polyps and adenomas. Hyperplastic polyps are unlikely to become cancerous, although those larger than about 2/5 inch (1 centimeter) carry a greater risk.
Gallbladder polyps | Gallbladder Problems | Forums - Patient
Jan 6, 2015 · Hi had pain in my side and just don't fell right and do not went to eat just been told in have polyps in my gallbladder going the doctor on Friday to get my result what to do about them can anyone say what I should take for the pain Or ask my doctor to give ? 2 likes, 13 replies
Gallstones | Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Patient
Jun 27, 2021 · It is common to have stones in the gallbladder that cause no symptoms. Gallstones are often found when the tummy (abdomen) is scanned or X-rayed for other reasons. Possible problems. About one out of three people with gallstones develop symptoms or problems. Symptoms are more likely to develop in smokers and women who have had a lot of children.