Cauliflower-like gallbladder polyps are a type of tiny lesions that are elevated in the lumen of the gallbladder. Due to the application of ultrasound, its detection rate has increased significantly, but it is not possible to determine benign or malignant, and most of them need to be closely observed.
Cauliflower-like gallbladder polyps are divided into neoplastic and non-neoplastic, the former includes papillary adenoma, early adenocarcinoma, smooth muscle tumor, hemangioma. The latter include cholesterol polyps, inflammatory polyps, lymphoid polyps, adenomyosis, etc.
Cauliflower-like gallbladder polyps usually have no obvious symptoms, and a few patients have pain, which occurs when combined with gallbladder stones, cholecystitis, or when the lesion is located in the neck of the gallbladder and causes obstruction of the cystic duct.
Surgery should be performed for multiple polyps, single polyps with a diameter of >1cm, or when combined with cholecystitis or gallstones.
Since it is not possible to determine the benign or malignant nature of cauliflower-like gallbladder polyps, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor promptly to determine the specific type of polyp and to carry out targeted treatment.