There are few published data regarding their long-term growth ... 1,154 men) underwent ultrasound examination of the gallbladder, in November 1996 as part of a prospective study.

Gallbladder and bile duct cancers are rare but aggressive, often diagnosed late due to subtle symptoms. We got in touch with ...

Most people with gallbladder polyps do not experience symptoms. Doctors usually discover the polyps incidentally on ultrasound or CT scans. Although some gallbladder polyps can develop into cancer ...

Background and Aim: The management of gallbladder polyps (GBP ... Even small polyps have a risk of malignancy, and careful long-term follow up of GBP will help detect and treat early GBC.

Ultrasound: A painless imaging ... Surgical removal of the gallbladder (Cholecystectomy): Often the most effective long-term solution, especially for recurrent issues. Lifestyle modifications ...

Q. I’m from an Italian-American family and we seem to have a predisposition for gallstones. Is this something people of my ethnic background get more often? A. I could find no evidence that ...