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Gallbladder polyp

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 12:27

Hi has anyone had a 3.1mm gallbladder polyp?
I went for a scan for my liver because I had oc in my pregnancy and my levels were are still raised. My liver is fine they found incidentally a polyp that’s 3.1mm and want to keep an eye on it. Want to scan me 3 more times every 6 months. I’m feeling very anxious anyone been in my position and how did it turn out for you?

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 17:39

Funykeudfh · 09/02/2025 17:28

You don't need your gallbladder, I'd just push to get it removed entirely, or if you have private health care just go down that route.

I did ask the gp if they can remove the polyp but they said they would have to remove the whole gallbladder. I said can I get it removed and she said no it’s unnecessary right now. Unless it grows.

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Funykeudfh · 09/02/2025 17:28

You don't need your gallbladder, I'd just push to get it removed entirely, or if you have private health care just go down that route.

Notonthestairs · 09/02/2025 17:25

"How big was yours?"

Sorry I can't remember. They thought it was the source of the pain in my gallbladder (something catching on it). I've gone 4 + years without any trouble.
I've got a GP appointment in 10 days - I'll check.

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 17:24

LonelyMom123 · 09/02/2025 17:20

I have 2 gallbladder polyps that were diagnosed 14-15 years ago. From what I understand they don't do anything until the polyps grow over 1cm so I have yearly ultrasound scans to have them measured.

Have you had an ultrasound every year now so far 15 years?

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 17:23

cherrytree12345 · 09/02/2025 17:16

My DD is a nurse who has experience in this field and assures me that they wouldn't have extended the time between scans (from 1 year to 2 years) without a meeting (MDT) and the team being happy that there was unlikely to be any future change on the basis that there had been no change over a number of years. Hopefully they are right 🤞
But yes it is scary I agree

How big was your polyp? And I’m hoping they are right because I have 3 more scans and then will be discharged if no changes.

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LonelyMom123 · 09/02/2025 17:20

I have 2 gallbladder polyps that were diagnosed 14-15 years ago. From what I understand they don't do anything until the polyps grow over 1cm so I have yearly ultrasound scans to have them measured.

cherrytree12345 · 09/02/2025 17:16

My DD is a nurse who has experience in this field and assures me that they wouldn't have extended the time between scans (from 1 year to 2 years) without a meeting (MDT) and the team being happy that there was unlikely to be any future change on the basis that there had been no change over a number of years. Hopefully they are right 🤞
But yes it is scary I agree

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 17:12

Notonthestairs · 09/02/2025 16:26

Yes, I have a polyp and some sludge in my gallbladder. Discovered 2020. Been scanned 3x and no change in size of polyp so they didn't think it was a problem.
However I've had some more issues recently which I think are related to my gallbladder so I'm going back to the doctors.
Not sure whether that is helpful or not!

How big was yours?

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 17:08

cherrytree12345 · 09/02/2025 16:15

Not a gallbladder polyp, but I have a cyst on my pancreas which was discovered when I had an MRI for something else. They scanned me annually for a while as it was below the size which required any action. After a few years of there being no change I have now been told it will be 2 years before the next MRI Hope this will be of help

Thanks for your response it’s so scary. I just worry if it grows etc

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Notonthestairs · 09/02/2025 16:26

Yes, I have a polyp and some sludge in my gallbladder. Discovered 2020. Been scanned 3x and no change in size of polyp so they didn't think it was a problem.
However I've had some more issues recently which I think are related to my gallbladder so I'm going back to the doctors.
Not sure whether that is helpful or not!

cherrytree12345 · 09/02/2025 16:15

Not a gallbladder polyp, but I have a cyst on my pancreas which was discovered when I had an MRI for something else. They scanned me annually for a while as it was below the size which required any action. After a few years of there being no change I have now been told it will be 2 years before the next MRI Hope this will be of help

LumpyandBumps · 09/02/2025 15:27

Sorry I can’t be of much help, but my neighbour ( who is mid 20’s) has just had his Gall Bladder removed due to Polyps. That was the first time I’d heard of them being in a Gall Bladder

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ByLovingGuide · 09/02/2025 15:05

Anyone?

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