Management of polypoidal lesions of gallbladder in laparoscopic era
Puneet; Ragini, R.; Gupta, S.K.; Singh, S.; Shukla, V.K.
Tropical Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Digestive Diseases Foundation 26(4): 205-210
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0250-636X PMID: 16737054 Document Number: 593010
The detection of polypoidal lesion of gallbladder (PLG) has increased particularly with widespread use of ultrasonography (US) as a diagnostic modality. Most of the PLG are diagnosed incidentally during scanning. Differentiation of benign from malignant PLG is a major concern and further management is based on this differentiation. A Pubmed database search was performed. Abstract and articles were reviewed in detail. Other references were extracted by cross-reference. The risk factors for malignancy in PLG are identified. The newer investigative procedures may differentiate benign from malignant PLG. Follow up of the asymptomatic patient and indication for surgery is established in PLG.