Gallbladder polyps: which statement accurately reflects indications for cholecystectomy?<br>Which statement is true about polyps?

Gallbladder polyps: which statement accurately reflects indications for cholecystectomy?<br>Which statement is true about polyps?

• A. Polyp size greater than 10 mm warrants cholecystectomy
• B. Polyp size between 5 and 10 mm warrants cholecystectomy
• C. All gallbladder polyps warrant cholecystectomy
• D. Polyp size less than 5 mm warrants cholecystectomy

Answer: (A)

Gallbladder polyps are usually benign, with the cancer risk increasing as the polyp size grows. Because of this, management hinges on size: polyps larger than 1 cm (10 mm) are generally treated with cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder and exclude or address cancer. Smaller polyps, typically under 1 cm, are often monitored with serial imaging since many remain stable and benign. Therefore, the statement that a polyp larger than 10 mm warrants cholecystectomy is the correct one. The other options aren't supported because not all polyps require removal, and small polyps or those in the 5–10 mm range are not automatic surgical indications.

Gallbladder polyps are usually benign, with the cancer risk increasing as the polyp size grows. Because of this, management hinges on size: polyps larger than 1 cm (10 mm) are generally treated with cholecystectomy to remove the gallbladder and exclude or address cancer. Smaller polyps, typically under 1 cm, are often monitored with serial imaging since many remain stable and benign. Therefore, the statement that a polyp larger than 10 mm warrants cholecystectomy is the correct one. The other options aren't supported because not all polyps require removal, and small polyps or those in the 5–10 mm range are not automatic surgical indications.