Are biliary polyps serious?

  If a patient is found to have gallbladder polyps during physical examination, no special treatment is generally required, but very few gallbladder polyps are at risk of malignancy and need to be determined in relation to their specific nature.  Most gallbladder polyps are benign lesions and do not become malignant, so no special treatment is needed. Patients should exercise properly, eat a light and regular diet, ensure the supply of fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and stimulating diet, avoid smoking and alcohol, avoid high-fat diet. Ultrasound should be reviewed every six months to see if the polyp continues to grow, and if it does, intervention is needed. If gallbladder polyps are considered to be true polyps, true polyps usually refer to adenomatous polyps. If the polyps are more than 1cm in diameter, it indicates the risk of cancer, which is recommended to be treated by surgical operation.  Patients should pay attention to lifestyle modification, weight loss if they are obese, regular follow-up, and further treatment if there is a risk of cancer.